Description

Mesoxalonitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its unique structure makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules in high-value sectors. This product is essential for research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, contributing to novel modes of action.
• Specialty Chemical Building Block: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and functional materials requiring specific nitrile-based chemistry.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for ligands in the development of catalysts and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Mesoxalonitrile
CAS No.	1115-12-4
Molecular Formula	C4H2N2O3
Molecular Weight	126.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Mesoxalic Acid Dinitrile; Dicyanotartronaldehyde; Dicyanotartronaldehydic Acid; 1,3-Dicyanopropanedione; 2-Oxomalononitrile; Oxomalononitrile; Propanedioic Acid, Oxo-, Dinitrile; Ketomalononitrile
EINECS	214-229-8

Quality Control

Our Mesoxalonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including purity assay and impurity profiling via HPLC and GC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its reactivity, store separately from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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