Description

Acetylmalononitrile is a versatile and reactive organic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, containing both a ketone and two nitrile groups, which makes it a key precursor for heterocyclic compounds and complex molecular frameworks. This product is essential for research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key starting material for the synthesis of various nitrogen-containing heterocycles, such as pyrimidines and pyrazoles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its reactive sites allow for the construction of complex, bioactive molecules.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized organic dyes and pigments, particularly azo dyes and complex colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, including high-performance resins and coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a ligand or precursor for ligands in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes due to its multiple coordination sites.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Acetylmalononitrile
CAS No.	1187-11-7
Molecular Formula	C5H4N2O
Molecular Weight	108.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetylmalononitrile; 2-Acetylmalononitrile; 3-Oxobutanedinitrile; Acetylpropanedinitrile; 2-Acetylpropanedinitrile; 1,1-Dicyanopropan-2-one; 3-Oxoglutaronitrile; Butanedinitrile, 3-oxo-
EINECS	214-704-3

Quality Control

Our Acetylmalononitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	82 - 86 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.