Description

(2,4,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Ylidene)Malononitrile is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of push-pull chromophores, characterized by its unique electron-accepting properties. This compound matters as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced materials science, enabling the synthesis of functional dyes, non-linear optical (NLO) materials, and organic semiconductors. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key intermediate in the synthesis of n-type organic semiconductor materials for OFETs (Organic Field-Effect Transistors) and OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes).
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Serves as an electron-accepting moiety in the design of molecules with high second- and third-order optical nonlinearities for photonic applications.
• Functional Dye Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced dyes and pigments with specific electronic and light-absorption properties.
• Charge-Transfer Complexes: Employed in the formation of donor-acceptor complexes for studying electron transfer processes.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or grafting agent for creating polymers with enhanced electronic properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for exploratory synthesis in materials chemistry and supramolecular science.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,4,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Ylidene)Malononitrile
CAS No.	2860-54-0
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2
Molecular Weight	154.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Tropylidenemalononitrile; 2,4,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-ylidenemalononitrile; 1H-Cyclohepta[1,3,5]trien-1-ylidenemalononitrile; Troponemalononitrile derivative; (Tropilidene)malononitrile; Malononitrile, (2,4,6-cycloheptatriene-1-ylidene)-; 7,7-Dicyanocycloheptatriene
EINECS	220-680-5

Quality Control

Our (2,4,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Ylidene)Malononitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and meet the high standards required for advanced materials research. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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