Description

Bicyclo[1.1.0]Butane-1-Carbonitrile is a highly strained, bicyclic organic nitrile compound that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique three-dimensional structure and reactive nitrile functionality make it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients, specialty polymers, and materials science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of strained carbocyclic and heterocyclic systems found in drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Precursor for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental building block for methodological development in organic chemistry and exploration of new chemical space.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[1.1.0]Butane-1-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	16955-35-4
Molecular Formula	C6H6N
Molecular Weight	92.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyanobicyclo[1.1.0]butane; Bicyclo[1.1.0]butane-1-carbonitrile; 1-Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanecarbonitrile; 1-Cyano-bicyclo[1.1.0]butane; Bicyclo[1.1.0]butyl cyanide; 1-CNB; 16955-35-4
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[1.1.0]Butane-1-Carbonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development, supporting your critical innovation projects with reliable material.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and organic solvents. For long-term storage, maintaining the material at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere is recommended to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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