Description

4,4',4'',4'''-Methanetetrayltetrabenzonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic nitrile compound characterized by its unique tetrahedral core structure. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials, particularly in the field of organic electronics and high-performance polymers. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers engaged in developing novel optoelectronic devices, liquid crystals, and specialty polymers. The compound's precise structure enables fine-tuning of material properties for specific technological applications.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a key electron-transport or host material precursor in the fabrication of efficient display and lighting panels.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used as a rigid core component in the synthesis of high-stability, high-birefringence liquid crystals for advanced displays.
• Cross-linking Agents & Polymer Modifiers: Functions as a tetra-functional cross-linker to enhance the thermal and mechanical properties of specialty resins and polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a sophisticated building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Employed as an organic linker in the construction of porous MOF materials for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Non-linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Investigated as a precursor for materials with applications in photonics and optical signal processing due to its conjugated system.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4',4'',4'''-Methanetetrayltetrabenzonitrile
CAS No.	121706-21-6
Molecular Formula	C33H20N4
Molecular Weight	472.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Methanetetrayltetrakis(4-cyanobenzene); Tetrakis(4-cyanophenyl)methane; 1,1',1'',1'''-Methanetetrayltetrakis(4-cyanobenzene); Tetrakis(p-cyanophenyl)methane; 4,4',4'',4'''-Methanetetrayltetrabenzenecarbonitrile; TCM; TCPM (Tetracyanophenylmethane); [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarbonitrile, 1,1',1'',1'''-methanetetrayltetrakis-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4,4',4'',4'''-Methanetetrayltetrabenzonitrile adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for demanding applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including HPLC for purity determination and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor specifications to meet specific customer requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be kept under inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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