Description

tert-Butyl Cyanamide is a versatile organic building block featuring a reactive cyanamide group protected by a bulky tert-butyl moiety. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and functionalized molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including triazoles and tetrazoles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the cyanamide functionality can be leveraged to create specific biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Research: Employed in organic synthesis laboratories as a versatile reagent for introducing the cyanamide group into molecular frameworks under controlled conditions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for preparing novel ligands for metal complexes and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other advanced catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl Cyanamide
CAS No.	36668-76-5
Molecular Formula	C5H10N2
Molecular Weight	98.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanoamino-2-methylpropane; 1-Cyano-1,1-dimethylethylamine; N-(tert-Butyl)cyanamide; t-Butyl Cyanamide; 2-Methyl-2-cyanaminopropane; Cyanamide, N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; tert-Butylaminonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl Cyanamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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