Description

(1,4-Cyclohexanediylidene)-Dimalononitrile is a high-purity, non-linear optical (NLO) organic compound characterized by its conjugated dicyano acceptor groups. This chemical is valued for its strong electron-accepting properties and significant molecular hyperpolarizability, making it a critical building block in advanced materials science. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photonics, and specialty polymer synthesis for developing next-generation optoelectronic devices.

Application

• Non-linear Optical (NLO) Materials: A key precursor for synthesizing organic crystals and polymers with high second-order and third-order optical nonlinearities for applications in optical switching, frequency doubling, and electro-optic modulation.
• Organic Semiconductor Intermediates: Serves as a vital electron-accepting unit in the synthesis of donor-acceptor (D-A) type conjugated molecules and polymers for organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Photonics Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D to explore new chromophores with large dipole moments and enhanced electro-optic coefficients.
• Specialty Dyes and Pigments: Acts as an intermediate for creating novel, high-performance dyes with specific light-absorption and emission properties.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific electronic or optical characteristics for advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1,4-Cyclohexanediylidene)-Dimalononitrile
CAS No.	1518-15-6
Molecular Formula	C12H8N4
Molecular Weight	208.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dicyanomethylenecyclohexane; 1,4-Bis(dicyanomethylene)cyclohexane; Cyclohexane-1,4-diylidenebis(propanedinitrile); 1,4-Cyclohexanebis(methylidenemalononitrile); 1,4-Cyclohexylidenemalononitrile; DCNQ (in specific contexts); 1,4-CHDMN
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (1,4-Cyclohexanediylidene)-Dimalononitrile is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and advanced material synthesis. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.