Description

2,4-Thiophenedicarbonitrile is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a thiophene ring core with two strategically positioned nitrile groups. This compound matters as a versatile and critical building block for synthesizing complex heterocyclic systems, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and R&D teams in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and organic electronics industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel thiophene-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a core unit in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand and Complexation Chemistry: Used to prepare specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing high-performance pigments and dyes with specific light-absorption properties.
• Polymer Modification: Functional monomer for introducing thiophene and nitrile groups into polymer backbones to alter material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Thiophenedicarbonitrile
CAS No.	18853-41-3
Molecular Formula	C6H2N2S
Molecular Weight	134.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dicyanothiophene; Thiophene-2,4-dicarbonitrile; 2,4-Bis(cyano)thiophene; 2,4-Thiophenedinitrile; 2,4-Thiophenedicarbonitrile; 18853-41-3 (CAS); Thiophene-2,4-dinitrile
EINECS	242-638-5

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Thiophenedicarbonitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.