58214-93-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 8-(Methylthio)octanenitrile
• Synonyms: 8-(Methylthio)octanenitrile;8-Methylthiooctanenitrile;8-Methylsulfanyloctanenitrile;9-Methylthiononanonitrile;Octanenitrile, 8-(methylthio)-
• CAS NO: 58214-93-0
• Molecular Formula: C9H17NS
• Molecular Weight: 171.3
• Mol File: 58214-93-0.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 286.1°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 126.9°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.928g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00269mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.472
• CAS DataBase Reference: 8-(Methylthio)octanenitrile(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 8-(Methylthio)octanenitrile(58214-93-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 8-(Methylthio)octanenitrile(58214-93-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 58214-93-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

8-(Methylthio)octanenitrile, also known as 9-Methylthiononanonitrile, is an organic compound that serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds. It is characterized by its unique chemical structure, which includes a methylthio group and an octanenitrile group, making it a versatile building block in the development of new drugs and therapeutic agents.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Synthesis:
8-(Methylthio)octanenitrile is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of Arabin (A735550), an alleopathic compound found in extracts of Rorippa indica. 8-(Methylthio)octanenitrile exhibits bioactivity and is being studied for its potential applications in medicine.
Additionally, 8-(Methylthio)octanenitrile is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of Famciclovir (F101125), a well-known antiviral drug. Famciclovir is used to treat various viral infections, including herpes zoster, herpes simplex, and cold sores. 8-(Methylthio)octanenitrile plays a vital role in the development of these medications, contributing to their effectiveness in combating viral infections.
Used in Quality Control and Impurity Profiling:
8-(Methylthio)octanenitrile is also recognized as an impurity in the production of Famciclovir. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is essential to monitor and control impurities to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of the final drug product. As an impurity, 8-(Methylthio)octanenitrile is used in the development of analytical methods and quality control processes to maintain the desired standards for Famciclovir and other related drugs.

InChI:InChI=1/C9H17NS/c1-11-9-7-5-3-2-4-6-8-10/h2-7,9H2,1H3

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