Description

Cyanogen is a highly reactive, colorless, and toxic gas with the molecular formula (CN)₂. It serves as a versatile and powerful chemical intermediate, valued for its strong oxidizing properties and utility in organic synthesis. This compound is primarily sought after by the chemical manufacturing, specialty gas, and research sectors for applications ranging from the production of cyanide compounds to its use as a rocket propellant.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: A key precursor in the production of various cyanide salts, nitriles, and other organocyanogen compounds.
• Specialty Gas Mixtures: Used in controlled atmospheres for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and other advanced material processing techniques.
• Rocket Propulsion: Employed as a high-energy, high-specific-impulse fuel component in specialized rocket propellant formulations.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in research and development for oxidation reactions and as a building block in complex molecule synthesis.
• Fumigant and Sterilant: Historically used for its toxic properties in pest control and sterilization processes, though heavily regulated.
• Organic Intermediate: Facilitates the introduction of the cyano group into target molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanogen
CAS No.	2074-87-5
Molecular Formula	C₂N₂
Molecular Weight	52.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Dicyanogen; Oxalonitrile; Ethanedinitrile; Carbon Nitride; Cyanogen Gas; Dicyan; Prussite; Nitriloacetonitrile
EINECS	218-189-5

Quality Control

Our Cyanogen is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. We adhere to relevant industry standards for specialty gases and high-purity chemicals. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, approved high-pressure cylinder, protected from light and stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its gaseous and strong oxidizing nature, cylinders must be secured upright and segregated from flammable and reducing agents. Storage temperature should not exceed 30°C (86°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Carbon Monoxide (CO)	≤ 0.5%
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)	≤ 0.2%
Nitrogen (N₂)	≤ 0.3%
Moisture (H₂O)	≤ 50 ppm

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