Description

4,7-Dicyanobenzofurazan is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a benzofurazan core functionalized with two cyano groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from ligand synthesis to the development of novel functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fused heterocyclic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific modes of action.
• Ligand and Chelator Development: The cyano and furazan groups make it a useful starting material for creating chelating agents and ligands for catalysis and metal ion binding.
• Functional Material Research: Employed in the development of advanced materials, including organic semiconductors, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for academic and industrial research into new organic reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a derivatization agent or a standard for method development in chromatographic analysis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4,7-Dicyanobenzofurazan
CAS No.	20138-81-2
Molecular Formula	C8H2N4O
Molecular Weight	170.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4,7-Dicyanobenzofurazan; 4,7-Dicyanobenzofuroxan; Benzofurazan-4,7-dicarbonitrile; 4,7-Dicyanobenzofurazan 1-oxide; 4,7-Dicyanofurazano[3,4-b]benzene; 1-Oxido-4,7-dicyanobenzofurazan; 4,7-Dicyanobenzofuroxan; 4,7-Dicyanobenzofurazan-1-oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,7-Dicyanobenzofurazan is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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