Description

2,2'-Dithiobis(Benzonitrile) is a high-purity organic compound featuring a disulfide linkage between two benzonitrile groups, serving as a versatile chemical building block. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials where the introduction of a disulfide or thiol functionality is required. It is particularly sought after by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries for its role in creating sulfur-containing target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing disulfide or thiol groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific sulfur-based chemistries.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer precursor in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential reagent in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for ligands used in metal-catalyzed reactions and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2'-Dithiobis(Benzonitrile)
CAS No.	33174-74-2
Molecular Formula	C14H8N2S2
Molecular Weight	268.36 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Dithiodibenzonitrile; Bis(2-cyanophenyl) disulfide; 2-Cyanophenyl disulfide; Dithiobisbenzonitrile; 2,2'-Disulfanediyldibenzonitrile; (2-Cyanophenyl) disulfide; Benzonitrile, 2,2'-dithiobis-; DTBN
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2'-Dithiobis(Benzonitrile) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

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.