Description

2-(2,3-Xylidino)-1,1,2-Ethenetricarbonitrile is a specialized organic chemical building block characterized by its unique ethenetricarbonitrile core substituted with a xylidino group. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials, offering a strategic handle for introducing nitrile functionality. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• As a key pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Utilized in agrochemical research for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Serves as a precursor for functional dyes and pigments, particularly in electronic and optoelectronic material applications.
• Acts as a building block in polymer chemistry for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal or electronic properties.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and catalytic processes.
• Used in the synthesis of ligands and chelating agents for metal complexes in catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-(2,3-Xylidino)-1,1,2-Ethenetricarbonitrile
CAS No.	23957-66-6
Molecular Formula	C14H11N5
Molecular Weight	249.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,2-Ethenetricarbonitrile, 2-(2,3-dimethylanilino)-; 2-(2,3-Dimethylphenylamino)-1,1,2-ethenetricarbonitrile; 2-(2,3-Xylidino)malononitrile dimer; 2-(2,3-Dimethylanilino)-1,1,2-ethenetricarbonitrile; (2,3-Dimethylphenyl)imino-propanedinitrile dimer; Propanedinitrile, [(2,3-dimethylphenyl)imino]-, dimer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(2,3-Xylidino)-1,1,2-Ethenetricarbonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.