Description

Tricyanomethane CAS NO 454-50-2 is a versatile organic compound characterized by its three cyano groups attached to a central carbon atom. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly for applications requiring high reactivity and specific molecular frameworks. It is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on creating novel materials, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for creating specialized dyes, optical brighteners, and colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of high-performance polymers and resins.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Useful for creating multidentate ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its multiple nitrile groups.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyanomethane
CAS No.	454-50-2
Molecular Formula	C4HN3
Molecular Weight	91.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyanoform; Formyltricyanide; Methanetricarbonitrile; Tricyanomethane; Tricyanomethanide (anion form); Carbonocyanidocyanomethane; NSC 3770
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tricyanomethane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling, to meet the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.