Description

Methanetetracarbonitrile is a highly functionalized organic compound containing four cyano groups attached to a central carbon atom, making it a versatile and reactive building block. Its unique tetrahedral structure and high nitrogen content are critical for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds and advanced materials. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel molecules with specific electronic or structural properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of nitrogen-rich heterocycles for potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides due to its ability to introduce multiple cyano functional groups.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for creating high-performance polymers, resins, and thermally stable materials.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Employed to create multidentate ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysis research.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a high-nitrogen precursor in the development of advanced energetic compounds.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Utilized in the research and development of electron-deficient components for organic semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methanetetracarbonitrile
CAS No.	24331-09-7
Molecular Formula	C5N4
Molecular Weight	116.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetracyanomethane; Carbon tetracyanide; Methane tetranitrile; Tetracyanomethane; Tetracyanmethan; Methanetetranitrile; Tetracyanmethane; Tetracyanocarbon
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methanetetracarbonitrile is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and conformance to agreed specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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