Description

Bicyclo[3.1.0]Hexane-6,6-Dicarbonitrile is a specialized, high-value bicyclic organic compound featuring a rigid, strained framework with two nitrile functional groups. This unique structure makes it a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates with complex, three-dimensional scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require a rigid, bicyclic core structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers and specialty chemicals where its strained ring system can impart unique physical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions and ring-opening polymerizations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[3.1.0]Hexane-6,6-Dicarbonitrile
CAS No.	16668-39-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6,6-Dicyanobicyclo[3.1.0]hexane; Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-6,6-dicarbonitrile; 1,5-Dicyanobicyclo[3.1.0]hexane; 6,6-Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexanedicarbonitrile; Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-1,5-dicarbonitrile; 3,5-Diazatricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane-4,10-dione (related tautomer); BCHDCN
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[3.1.0]Hexane-6,6-Dicarbonitrile is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor purity grades to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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