Description

Cyanic Acid, 2'-Cyanato[1,1'-Binaphthalen]-2-Yl Ester is a specialized binaphthyl-based cyanate ester monomer. This compound is valued for its role as a high-performance chemical building block, offering unique structural rigidity and reactivity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the advanced materials and fine chemical synthesis sectors for developing novel polymers and functional intermediates.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer for high-temperature thermosetting resins, polycyanurates, and specialty polyimides.
• Electronic Materials: Used in the formulation of dielectric coatings, encapsulants, and underfill materials for microelectronics due to its thermal stability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a chiral building block or protecting group precursor in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: The binaphthyl scaffold is utilized to create novel chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
• Adhesive & Composite Formulations: Incorporated into high-performance adhesives and fiber-reinforced composite matrices for aerospace and automotive applications.
• Optical Materials Research: Investigated for use in nonlinear optical (NLO) materials and liquid crystal displays due to its extended aromatic system.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanic Acid, 2'-Cyanato[1,1'-Binaphthalen]-2-Yl Ester
CAS No.	1591-66-8
Molecular Formula	C23H13NO2
Molecular Weight	335.36 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Binaphthyl-1,1'-diyl dicyanate; 1,1'-Binaphthalene-2,2'-diyl dicyanate; 2,2'-Dicyanato-1,1'-binaphthyl; Binaphthyl dicyanate; 1,1'-Bi-2-naphthol dicyanate ester; (R)-(+)-1,1'-Bi-2-naphthol dicyanate (for chiral forms); (S)-(-)-1,1'-Bi-2-naphthol dicyanate (for chiral forms); BINOL dicyanate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyanic Acid, 2'-Cyanato[1,1'-Binaphthalen]-2-Yl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, chiral purity (if applicable), and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee it meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent hydrolysis of the cyanate functional groups.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (if applicable)	≥ 99.0% ee (Contact for specific isomer)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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