Description

2,4,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Carbonitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring a seven-membered aromatic-like ring system. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical developers, and academic research laboratories for the construction of complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional additive in the research of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions and ring transformation studies.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	13612-59-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7N
Molecular Weight	117.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Troponitrile; 1-Cyanocyclohepta-2,4,6-triene; 2,4,6-Cycloheptatrienenitrile; Tropolonitrile; Heptatrienenitrile; 1H-Cyclohepta[b]pyrrole-1-carbonitrile (related structure); Azulenecarbonitrile (isomeric); Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our production of 2,4,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Carbonitrile adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized by modern analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Due to its potential sensitivity, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Research Grade)
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Premium Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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