Description

1-Cyanoimidazole is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an imidazole ring and a cyano group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, polymers, and advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and inhibitors for studying enzymatic activity and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyanoimidazole
CAS No.	36289-36-8
Molecular Formula	C4H3N3
Molecular Weight	93.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Imidazole-1-carbonitrile; Imidazole-1-carbonitrile; 1-Cyano-1H-imidazole; 1-Imidazolecarbonitrile; 1-CN-Imidazole; Imidazolyl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Cyanoimidazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can compromise product quality. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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