Description

(E)-2-(3-Cyano-4-(4-Hydroxystyrene)-5,5-Dimethylfuran-2(5H)-ylidene)malononitrile is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a complex molecular architecture that combines furan, styrene, and malononitrile subunits. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the synthesis of advanced functional materials, particularly those requiring precise electronic and photophysical properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors for developing novel dyes, sensors, and organic electronic components.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Serves as a critical building block for the synthesis of donor-acceptor type molecules used in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic cells.
• Nonlinear Optical (NLO) Materials: Used in research to develop materials with second- or third-order nonlinear optical properties for applications in photonics and telecommunications.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate for creating sensitive fluorescent dyes and molecular probes used in bioimaging and chemical sensing.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex heterocyclic cores.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer to impart specific light-absorbing or charge-transporting characteristics to advanced polymers.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable compound for fundamental studies in synthetic organic chemistry, material science, and photochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-2-(3-Cyano-4-(4-Hydroxystyrene)-5,5-Dimethylfuran-2(5H)-ylidene)malononitrile
CAS No.	380663-61-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₅N₃O₂
Molecular Weight	329.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2-(3-Cyano-4-(4-hydroxystyryl)-5,5-dimethyl-5H-furan-2-ylidene)malononitrile; 2-(3-Cyano-4-[(E)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethenyl]-5,5-dimethyl-2-furanylidene)propanedinitrile; (E)-2-(3-Cyano-4-(4-hydroxystyryl)-5,5-dimethylfuran-2(5H)-ylidene)malononitrile; Malononitrile, 2-[3-cyano-4-[(E)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethenyl]-5,5-dimethyl-2-furanylidene]-; CAS 380663-61-6; 4-(4-Hydroxystyryl)-5,5-dimethyl-2-(dicyanomethylene)-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-carbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our production of (E)-2-(3-Cyano-4-(4-Hydroxystyrene)-5,5-Dimethylfuran-2(5H)-ylidene)malononitrile adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate for prolonged experimental use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.