Description

Dimethylcyanamide is a versatile organic nitrile compound with significant utility as a building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a cyano group and tertiary amine, makes it a valuable reagent for constructing heterocyclic frameworks and fine chemical intermediates. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and agrochemical manufacturers seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including imidazoles, triazoles, and other nitrogen-containing pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific cyanoamine functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalytic processes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and synthesizing novel organic molecules.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex colorants and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethylcyanamide
CAS No.	1467-79-4
Molecular Formula	C3H6N2
Molecular Weight	70.09 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Cyano-N,N-dimethylamine; Dimethylaminomethanenitrile; N,N-Dimethylcyanamide; Cyanodimethylamine; DMCA; (Dimethylamino)acetonitrile; N-Cyanodimethylamine
EINECS	215-985-8

Quality Control

Our Dimethylcyanamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, for precise identification and quantification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	0.87 - 0.89 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.415 - 1.425

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