Description

Malononitrile is a versatile and highly reactive organic compound, serving as a critical building block in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its active methylene group and two nitrile functionalities, which enable a wide range of condensation and cyclization reactions. This makes it an essential intermediate for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to produce heterocyclic compounds, dyes, and electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyrimidines, pyridines, and triazoles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, contributing to the development of new crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a starting material for certain cyanine dyes and other complex colorants used in textiles and imaging technologies.
• Electronics and Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for Knoevenagel condensations and the preparation of other functionalized nitriles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Malononitrile
CAS No.	109-77-3
Molecular Formula	C3H2N2
Molecular Weight	66.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Propanedinitrile; Dicyanomethane; Malonic dinitrile; Methylene cyanide; Cyanoacetonitrile; Malonodinitrile; NSC 6648
EINECS	203-703-5

Quality Control

Our Malononitrile is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

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 oxidizers, strong bases, and strong acids. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	30°C - 32°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.