Description

Cis,cis-Mucononitrile is a valuable, unsaturated dinitrile compound with the CAS number 1557-59-1. It serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing diamine or diacid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a rigid, linear backbone.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for creating polyamides, polyimides, and other high-performance polymers with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Foundation for synthesizing novel ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation processes.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation, and cyclization reactions to create complex heterocycles and alicyclic compounds.
• Research & Development: Critical material in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cis,cis-Mucononitrile
CAS No.	1557-59-1
Molecular Formula	C6H4N2
Molecular Weight	104.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z,Z)-Mucononitrile; (3Z,5Z)-Hexa-3,5-dienedinitrile; 1,4-Dicyano-1,3-butadiene; cis,cis-1,4-Dicyano-1,3-butadiene; trans,trans-Mucononitrile (isomer); Muconodinitrile; 2-Butenedinitrile, (Z,Z)-; Hexa-3,5-dienedinitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cis,cis-Mucononitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its unsaturated nitrile structure, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize potential polymerization.

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.