Description

Cyanoacetylene is a fundamental building block in organic synthesis, valued for its unique triple-bonded structure that enables the construction of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and polymers. This highly reactive gaseous compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing advanced materials and fine chemicals. It is particularly critical for applications in pharmaceutical research, specialty polymer synthesis, and astrochemistry. Cyanoacetylene CAS NO 1070-71-9 is supplied to meet the stringent demands of industrial and R&D laboratories globally.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of nitrogen-rich heterocyclic compounds, including pyrimidines and purines, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Used as a monomer or co-monomer for creating high-performance polymers with specific electronic or thermal properties, such as polycyanoacetylenes.
• Astrochemistry & Prebiotic Chemistry Research: A molecule of significant interest in studies simulating the chemical conditions of interstellar space and the early Earth, relevant to understanding the origins of life.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in [3+2] cycloaddition reactions and other transformations to introduce cyano and acetylene functionalities into target molecules.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of novel carbon-nitride materials, molecular wires, and other advanced nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanoacetylene
CAS No.	1070-71-9
Molecular Formula	C3HN
Molecular Weight	51.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Propynenitrile; 2-Propynenitrile; Cyanoethyne; Monocyanoacetylene; HCCN; Propiolonitrile
EINECS	213-967-1

Quality Control

Our Cyanoacetylene is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including gas chromatography (GC) and infrared spectroscopy (IR). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, this product requires specialized handling. Preserve in a tightly closed, appropriate pressure-rated container, protected from light and stored in a cool, well-ventilated area. Cylinders must be secured and stored upright. Contents are under pressure. Store away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.1%

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