Description

3-Cyanocoumarin is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and functional building block. Its unique molecular structure, featuring a coumarin backbone with a cyano substituent, enables its use in the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is valued for its role in creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with fluorescent or bioactive properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used as an electron-transport material or as a core structure for developing novel organic semiconductors and luminescent materials.
• Fluorescent Dyes and Probes: Serves as a building block for creating highly sensitive fluorescent sensors and biological imaging agents due to the coumarin fluorophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic reactivity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or additive for creating specialty polymers with specific optical or electronic characteristics.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyanocoumarin
CAS No.	15119-34-3
Molecular Formula	C10H5NO2
Molecular Weight	171.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyano-2H-chromen-2-one; 3-Cyano-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; 2-Oxo-2H-chromene-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyanocoumarin; Coumarin-3-carbonitrile; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 3-cyano-; 3-Coumarincarbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 3-Cyanocoumarin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant industry standards, and custom purity grades are available to meet specific project requirements.

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 flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	205 - 210 °C
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.