Description

Cyanoformamide CAS NO 4370-12-1 is a versatile organic compound featuring both cyano and amide functional groups, making it a valuable building block in synthetic chemistry. This compound is crucial for researchers and manufacturers requiring a high-purity intermediate for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to form novel pesticidal compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for constructing complex molecules, including dyes, pigments, and functional materials.
• Bioconjugate Chemistry: Acts as a linker or reactive handle in the modification of biomolecules for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanoformamide
CAS No.	4370-12-1
Molecular Formula	C2H2N2O
Molecular Weight	70.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Formamide, cyano-; Cyanoformamide; Cyanocarboxamide; 2-Cyanoacetamide; NSC 403697; Glycinonitrile, N-hydroxy-; Amino(cyano)methanone
EINECS	224-476-5

Quality Control

Our Cyanoformamide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability.

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.