Description

Pentaerythritol Tetrakis (Cyanoacetate) is a versatile tetrafunctional cyanoacetate ester derived from pentaerythritol. This compound serves as a critical multifunctional building block and cross-linking agent in advanced polymer synthesis and specialty material formulations. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and production engineers in the polymer, coatings, and pharmaceutical intermediate industries seeking to introduce multiple reactive cyanoacetate groups into a molecular framework.

Application

• Polymer Cross-linking Agent: Used to create highly cross-linked, thermally stable polymer networks for coatings, adhesives, and composite materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Dendrimer and Hyperbranched Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a core or branching unit due to its tetrafunctional structure.
• Specialty Coating Formulations: Imparts enhanced durability and chemical resistance in high-performance industrial and automotive coatings.
• UV-Curable Resins: Functions as a reactive diluent or cross-linker in radiation-curable ink and coating systems.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Knoevenagel condensation and other C-C bond forming reactions to construct complex organic architectures.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Pentaerythritol Tetrakis (Cyanoacetate)
CAS No.	178671-69-7
Molecular Formula	C17H16N4O8
Molecular Weight	404.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentaerythritol Tetra(cyanoacetate); Tetrakis(2-cyanoacetoxy)methane; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-, 1,1'-[2,2-bis[[(2-cyano-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl] ester; Pentaerythrityl Tetracyanoacetate; Pentaerythritol Cyanoacetate Tetramer; Pentaerythritol Tetracyanoacetate Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pentaerythritol Tetrakis (Cyanoacetate) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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