Description

Aminomalononitrile p-Toluenesulfonate is a versatile organic salt primarily used as a key synthetic intermediate in heterocyclic chemistry. Its value lies in the highly reactive aminomalononitrile moiety, which is stabilized by the p-toluenesulfonate counterion for improved handling and storage. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for constructing complex nitrogen-containing scaffolds like pyrimidines and purines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for antiviral and anticancer compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific heterocyclic structures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for specialized colorants and imaging agents.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology: Utilized as a probe or linker in bioconjugation chemistry and the study of biochemical pathways.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aminomalononitrile p-Toluenesulfonate
CAS No.	5098-14-6
Molecular Formula	C10H11N3O3S
Molecular Weight	253.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Aminomalononitrile Tosylate; Aminomalononitrile p-Toluenesulfonic Acid Salt; 2-Aminomalononitrile 4-Methylbenzenesulfonate; Aminomalonodinitrile Tosylate; (Aminocyanomethylene)malononitrile p-Toluenesulfonate; AMN Tosylate; 2-Amino-1,1,2-tricyanotethane p-Toluenesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Aminomalononitrile p-Toluenesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. 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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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