Description

Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane-1-carbonitrile is a highly strained, rigid bicyclic organic compound featuring a unique carbonitrile functional group. This structural motif makes it a valuable and versatile chemical building block for advanced research and development, particularly in the design of novel molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical researchers and agrochemical scientists for applications in medicinal chemistry and materials science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its rigid scaffold to influence pharmacokinetic properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its unique structure can contribute to new modes of action.
• Materials Science: Acts as a building block for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and other functional materials requiring high thermal stability and specific geometric constraints.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Employed in fragment-based drug discovery and lead optimization to explore novel chemical space and improve drug-like properties such as solubility and metabolic stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized as a specialty reagent for constructing complex, three-dimensional molecular frameworks in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane-1-carbonitrile
CAS No.	126332-44-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7N
Molecular Weight	105.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyanobicyclo[1.1.1]pentane; [1.1.1]Propellane-1-carbonitrile; Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentyl-1-carbonitrile; BCP-CN; 1-Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanecarbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane-1-carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your research and 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 and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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