Description

1H-Benzimidazole-5,6-Dicarbonitrile(9Ci) is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound featuring a benzimidazole core with two nitrile functional groups. This specialized chemical building block is valued for its role in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting kinase inhibition or other enzyme-related pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive heterocyclic structure.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor for constructing complex conjugated systems used in OLEDs, organic semiconductors, and sensors.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: The nitrile groups and nitrogen atoms provide multiple coordination sites for creating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced colorants and fluorescent markers.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific thermal, mechanical, or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Benzimidazole-5,6-Dicarbonitrile(9Ci)
CAS No.	267642-46-6
Molecular Formula	C9H4N4
Molecular Weight	168.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dicyano-1H-benzimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole-5,6-dicarbonitrile; Benzimidazole-5,6-dicarbonitrile; 5,6-Dicyanobenzimidazole; 267642-46-6; 5,6-Bis(cyano)-1H-benzimidazole; 5,6-Dicyano-1H-benzo[d]imidazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1H-Benzimidazole-5,6-Dicarbonitrile(9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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