Description

(Methoxymethylene)Malononitrile is a versatile chemical building block characterized by its reactive malononitrile and methoxymethylene functional groups. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing pyrimidine and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its reactive nitrile groups enable the construction of complex molecular frameworks.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for creating specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its ability to form conjugated systems.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and resins, where it can act as a cross-linking agent or a monomer modifier.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for cyclization reactions, Knoevenagel condensations, and the construction of carbon-carbon bonds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the development of non-linear optical (NLO) materials and organic electronic components.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Methoxymethylene)Malononitrile
CAS No.	672-81-1
Molecular Formula	C6H4N2O
Molecular Weight	120.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Methoxymethylene)malononitrile; Methoxymethylenemalononitrile; (Methoxymethylene)propanedinitrile; NSC 9376; Methoxymethylene malononitrile; Propanedinitrile, (methoxymethylene)-; Methoxymethylene cyanide; α-Methoxymethylene malononitrile
EINECS	211-595-8

Quality Control

Our (Methoxymethylene)Malononitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The compound may be hygroscopic; keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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