Description

Cyclopropenylidene is a highly reactive carbene and a fundamental building block in synthetic organic chemistry. Its unique strained-ring structure makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular frameworks and novel materials. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it enables innovative synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex, biologically active molecules and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced carbon-based materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cycloaddition reactions and for the generation of other reactive carbene species in laboratory settings.
• Catalysis Development: Investigated as a ligand precursor or catalyst component in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical tool for mechanistic studies and exploring new chemical reactivity in both university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopropenylidene
CAS No.	16165-40-5
Molecular Formula	C3H2
Molecular Weight	38.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclopropenylidene; Cyclopropenylidene radical; 1,2,3-Cyclopropatriene; Triplet cyclopropenylidene; Cyclopropenylidene carbene; Cycloprop-1-en-1-ylidene; 1H-Cyclopropenylidene; 16165-40-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclopropenylidene is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research and development applications. While specific purity grades (e.g., research grade, >95%) are available, all materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques such as NMR, GC-MS, and IR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this compound must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures between -20°C to -80°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Contact for details
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC or NMR)	≥95% (Research Grade)
Solvent Content	Contact for details

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