Description

1H-Benzotriazole-5-Carbonitrile CAS NO 24611-70-9 is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic organic compound featuring a benzotriazole core functionalized with a nitrile group. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable and reactive intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzymes or receptors where the benzotriazole moiety can act as a bioisostere or pharmacophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its structure contributes to the biological activity of the final product.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Serves as a starting material for manufacturing advanced corrosion inhibitors for metals, especially in cooling water systems and industrial fluids.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, dyes, pigments, and photoactive materials, leveraging its ability to participate in various coupling and cyclization reactions.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in organic chemistry, used in cross-coupling reactions, heterocycle formation, and as a ligand precursor in coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Benzotriazole-5-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	24611-70-9
Molecular Formula	C7H4N4
Molecular Weight	144.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyanobenzotriazole; 1H-1,2,3-Benzotriazole-5-carbonitrile; Benzotriazole-5-carbonitrile; 5-Cyano-1H-benzotriazole; 5-CN-BTA; 24611-70-9; 5-Cyanobenzotriazole; 5-Cyano-1,2,3-benzotriazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1H-Benzotriazole-5-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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