Description

1-Cyanobenzotriazole is a versatile and highly reactive heterocyclic building block, primarily valued for its role as a cyanation reagent and a key synthon in complex organic synthesis. Its importance lies in enabling efficient and selective chemical transformations, which are critical for developing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce nitrile functionality into complex molecular architectures.

Application

• As a cyanation reagent in the synthesis of nitriles and cyanamides under mild conditions.
• As a key intermediate in pharmaceutical research for the development of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• In agrochemical synthesis for creating herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with nitrile functional groups.
• For the preparation of functional polymers and advanced materials, including dyes, pigments, and liquid crystals.
• As a versatile building block in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry for constructing benzotriazole derivatives.
• In academic and industrial R&D laboratories for methodological studies in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyanobenzotriazole
CAS No.	15328-32-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4N4
Molecular Weight	144.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Benzotriazole-1-carbonitrile; 1-Cyano-1H-benzotriazole; Benzotriazol-1-yl cyanide; 1-Cyanobenzotriazole; 1-Cyano-benzotriazole; Bt-CN; 1-CNBt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Cyanobenzotriazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.