Description

Buta-2,3-Dienenitrile is a highly reactive, conjugated diene nitrile compound with the CAS number 1001-56-5. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its unique structure, which enables its use in advanced organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for building complex molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its reactive diene functionality.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or comonomer in specialty polymers to enhance thermal stability and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition processes to construct complex organic molecules in research and development.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring a conjugated nitrile backbone.

Basic Information

Product Name	Buta-2,3-Dienenitrile
CAS No.	1001-56-5
Molecular Formula	C4H4N2
Molecular Weight	80.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dicyano-1,3-butadiene; 1,3-Butadiene-1,4-dicarbonitrile; 1,4-Dicyanobutadiene; Butadienedinitrile; 1,3-Butadiene-1,4-dinitrile; 2,3-Dicyanobutadiene; Vinylfumaronitrile
EINECS	213-690-6

Quality Control

Our Buta-2,3-Dienenitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by HPLC and impurity profiling, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if specified for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.