Description

6-Cyanogramine is a specialized organic compound with the CAS registry number 379234-99-8, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical research and development. Its value lies in its unique cyanated gramine structure, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical discovery. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working in medicinal chemistry, fine chemical synthesis, and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Serves as a core scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step organic syntheses to introduce functional complexity.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in creating molecular tools for studying biological pathways and enzyme interactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic compounds with potential electronic or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Cyanogramine
CAS No.	379234-99-8
Molecular Formula	C12H11N3
Molecular Weight	197.24 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Cyano-1H-indole-3-methanamine; 3-(Aminomethyl)-1H-indole-6-carbonitrile; 6-Cyano-3-indolylmethylamine; Gramine-6-carbonitrile; 6-CN-Gramine; 1H-Indole-6-carbonitrile, 3-(aminomethyl)-; (6-Cyano-1H-indol-3-yl)methanamine
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Quality Control

Our 6-Cyanogramine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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