Description

Cyanogen is a highly reactive and toxic diatomic gas with the chemical formula (CN)₂, widely recognized in the chemical industry for its role as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its high reactivity makes it a critical intermediate for the production of cyanide compounds, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials. This product is essential for research laboratories and industrial sectors including chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and materials science, where precise and reliable chemical intermediates are required.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of various cyanide salts, nitriles, and other organocyanogen compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reagent in the synthesis of complex molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced carbon-based materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a specialized reagent for analytical chemistry and research in academic and industrial settings.
• Fumigant and Disinfectant Precursor: Historically used in the manufacture of certain fumigants and disinfecting agents.
• Rocket Propellant Research: Investigated for potential applications in specialized high-energy fuel formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanogen
CAS No.	460-19-5
Molecular Formula	C₂N₂
Molecular Weight	52.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Dicyan; Dicyanogen; Oxalonitrile; Carbon Nitride; Ethanedinitrile; Cyanogen Gas; Oxalic Acid Dinitrile; Prussite
EINECS	207-306-5

Quality Control

Our Cyanogen is produced and handled under stringent quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications, ensuring reliability and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, appropriately rated cylinder or container, protected from light and stored in a cool, well-ventilated area. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, it must be kept away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. Storage temperature should be controlled and consistent. Handle and store only in equipment designed for high-pressure gases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)	≤ 0.5%
Nitrogen (N₂)	≤ 0.3%
Oxygen (O₂)	≤ 0.1%
Water (H₂O)	≤ 50 ppm

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