Description

But-2-Ynedinitrile is a versatile organic compound with a linear, unsaturated dinitrile structure, making it a valuable building block in synthetic chemistry. Its high reactivity, particularly through its conjugated alkyne and nitrile functional groups, enables the synthesis of complex heterocyclic and polymeric materials. This chemical is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates, and advanced material science applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers, resins, and high-performance materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent for Diels-Alder reactions, cycloadditions, and the construction of complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Precursor: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal complexation.
• Dyestuff & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of organic dyes and pigments for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	But-2-Ynedinitrile
CAS No.	1071-98-3
Molecular Formula	C4N2
Molecular Weight	76.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dicyanobut-2-yne; 2-Butynedinitrile; Acetylenedicarbonitrile; Dicyanoacetylene; But-2-ynedinitrile; 1,4-Dicyano-2-butyne; Acetylene dicarbonitrile; DCAN
EINECS	213-993-1

Quality Control

Our But-2-Ynedinitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity verification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, maintaining the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended to preserve 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.