Description

Cyanoethynyl Radical CAS NO 12543-75-8 is a highly reactive, gaseous free radical species characterized by its unique carbon-nitrogen triple bond and unpaired electron. This compound matters as a critical intermediate and reactive building block in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on materials science, organic electronics, and the development of novel pharmaceuticals where its radical chemistry enables innovative reaction pathways.

Application

• Advanced Organic Synthesis: As a key reactive intermediate in the construction of complex organic molecules and heterocyclic compounds.
• Materials Science Research: For the development of novel carbon-based nanomaterials, conductive polymers, and organic electronic components.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Utilized in the discovery phase for synthesizing potential drug candidates with unique pharmacophores.
• Spectroscopic Studies: Serving as a model compound in physical chemistry for investigating radical reaction mechanisms and kinetics.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acting as an initiator or comonomer in controlled radical polymerization processes.
• Astrochemistry: Studied as a potential interstellar molecule relevant to understanding chemical processes in space.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanoethynyl Radical
CAS No.	12543-75-8
Molecular Formula	C3N
Molecular Weight	50.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyanoethynyl; 2-Propynenitrile, radical ion(1-); Carbonitrile, ethynyl-; Ethynyl carbonitrile radical; HCCCN radical; Propiolonitrile radical; Dicyanomethyl radical (related); 1-Cyanoethynyl
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Quality Control

Our Cyanoethynyl Radical is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research applications. While specific commercial grades are limited due to its reactive nature, material generated for study is characterized using advanced spectroscopic techniques such as Matrix Isolation IR, ESR, and Mass Spectrometry. A detailed characterization report outlining the generation method, spectroscopic confirmation, and handling protocols is available upon request to support your experimental work.

Storage

Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, this compound is not stored in conventional containers but is typically generated in situ for immediate use within a controlled laboratory environment. For any stabilized derivatives or matrix-isolated samples, preserve in a tightly sealed, specialized container under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at cryogenic temperatures (e.g., 77 K in liquid nitrogen) and protect from light. All handling must occur in a certified fume hood with appropriate explosion-proof equipment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (Generated Gas)	Colorless
Identification (IR Spectroscopy)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (Mass Spec)	m/z = 50 [M]•+
Purity (by ESR/EPR)	≥ 95% radical species (in situ)
Primary Impurity	Stable cyanopolymers / HCN
Generation Method	Controlled pyrolysis or discharge

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