Description

Dicarbonitrile CAS NO 18853-42-4 is a versatile organic compound featuring two nitrile functional groups, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key building block for the production of heterocyclic compounds, polymers, and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and agrochemical producers seeking to develop new active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific nitrile-based chemistries.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialized polyamides, polyimides, and high-temperature resistant polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile building block for constructing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial research settings.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of advanced colorants and photostable pigments.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Precursor: Used to develop novel ligands for catalysis and metal complexation applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dicarbonitrile
CAS No.	18853-42-4
Molecular Formula	C4H2N2
Molecular Weight	78.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dicyanobenzene; p-Dicyanobenzene; Benzene-1,4-dicarbonitrile; Terephthalonitrile; Terephthalic acid dinitrile; p-Phthalodinitrile; 1,4-Benzenedicarbonitrile; PDCBN
EINECS	242-623-0

Quality Control

Our Dicarbonitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling via modern techniques like HPLC and GC. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	220 - 225 °C
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.