Description

Cyanamide CAS NO 420-04-2 is a versatile organic compound widely used as a key building block in chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, containing both amine and nitrile groups, makes it a valuable precursor for a diverse range of industrial and pharmaceutical products. This chemical is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to produce compounds like guanidines, carbodiimides, and various nitrogen-containing heterocycles.

Application

• Agrochemical Synthesis: A crucial intermediate in the production of herbicides, plant growth regulators, and other crop protection agents.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including guanidine derivatives and antiviral compounds.
• Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for guanidine salts, carbodiimides (used in peptide synthesis), and melamine-related compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Acts as a reactant in the synthesis of certain dyes and colorants.
• Crosslinking Agent: Employed in polymer chemistry for resin modification and as a crosslinker for specific adhesive formulations.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized as a reagent in organic synthesis and biochemical research for introducing the cyanamide functional group.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanamide
CAS No.	420-04-2
Molecular Formula	CH2N2
Molecular Weight	42.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyanamide; Carbamonitrile; Carbimide; Amidocyanogen; Cyanogenamide; Hydrogen Cyanamide; N-Cyanoamine; USAF EK-1995; UN 2811
EINECS	206-992-3

Quality Control

Our Cyanamide is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with product specifications meeting the requirements for industrial and fine chemical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch 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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	43 - 45 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.