Description

3,5-Dicyanonitrobenzene is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both electron-withdrawing cyano and nitro groups, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it serves as a key building block for active ingredients and high-performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific electronic and steric properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to create targeted bioactive molecules.
• Specialty Polymer & Dye Manufacturing: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the production of high-temperature resins, liquid crystals, and advanced organic pigments.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a key building block for electron-transport materials and non-linear optical (NLO) compounds used in OLEDs and photonic devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and synthesizing complex molecular architectures.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dicyanonitrobenzene
CAS No.	33224-18-9
Molecular Formula	C8H3N3O2
Molecular Weight	173.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dicyano-5-nitrobenzene; 3,5-Dicyano-1-nitrobenzene; 5-Nitroisophthalonitrile; Nitroisophthalonitrile; Isophthalonitrile, 5-nitro-; NSC 403119; 3,5-Bis(cyano)nitrobenzene; Nitro-m-phenylenedicarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dicyanonitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a corresponding Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to meet specific customer requirements, including research and commercial grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
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.