Description

Benzonitrile, 3-(2,2-Dicyanoethenyl) is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzonitrile core substituted with a dicyanovinyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity chemical intermediate and building block for advanced synthesis. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials research and development sectors for creating novel molecules with specific electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring specific nitrile functionalities.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for organic semiconductors, non-linear optical (NLO) materials, and dye molecules due to its electron-withdrawing dicyanovinyl group.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocycles and functionalized aromatic systems.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce cyano groups into polymer backbones to alter material properties like thermal stability and solubility.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzonitrile, 3-(2,2-Dicyanoethenyl)
CAS No.	60595-33-7
Molecular Formula	C11H7N3
Molecular Weight	181.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2,2-Dicyanovinyl)benzonitrile; 3-(Dicyanomethylene)benzonitrile; 1-Cyano-3-(dicyanomethylene)benzene; 3-(2,2-Dicyanoethenyl)benzonitrile; m-(Dicyanovinyl)benzonitrile; (3-Cyanophenyl)dicyanoethene; 3-(Dicyanovinyl)benzonitrile; 60595-33-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzonitrile, 3-(2,2-Dicyanoethenyl) is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance as a critical intermediate. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.