Description

Methylidyne, Cyano- CAS NO 4120-02-9 is a highly reactive gaseous compound, also known as cyanomethylidyne, characterized by its unique carbon-nitrogen triple bond structure. This high-purity specialty chemical serves as a critical precursor and building block in advanced synthetic chemistry, enabling the development of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for R&D and production in industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science, where precise and reactive intermediates are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of carbon nitride materials, specialty polymers, and advanced coatings.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile C1 synthon in cycloaddition reactions and as a ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Potential use as a reactive gas source for depositing thin films containing carbon and nitrogen.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new reaction pathways and developing novel synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylidyne, Cyano-
CAS No.	4120-02-9
Molecular Formula	C2HN
Molecular Weight	39.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyanomethylidyne; HCCN; Cyano-methylidyne; Ethynylidyne, amino-; Methane, cyano-; Isocyanomethylene; Dicyanomethane (related); Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methylidyne, Cyano- is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including GC-MS and FTIR, for precise identification and quantification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially designed container suitable for pressurized gases, protected from light and heat sources. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers. Cylinders should be securely fastened and stored upright. Use appropriate personal protective equipment and engineering controls when handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC-MS)	≥ 97.0%
Major Impurity (GC)	≤ 2.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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