Description

2-[1-(2-Furyl)Ethylidene]Malononitrile is a versatile organic intermediate featuring a furan ring conjugated with a dicyanovinyl group, making it a valuable building block for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure is critical for applications requiring specific electronic properties and reactivity. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive nitrile groups for constructing heterocyclic active ingredients.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a building block in medicinal chemistry for creating potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing π-conjugated molecules and polymers used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Employed in the production of specialized dyes and pigments due to its ability to form extended chromophore systems.
• Ligand and Complex Formation: Utilized in coordination chemistry to create chelating ligands for metal complexes with catalytic or sensing applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex, fused heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[1-(2-Furyl)Ethylidene]Malononitrile
CAS No.	62737-71-7
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2O
Molecular Weight	158.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1-(Furan-2-yl)ethylidene)malononitrile; (2-Furyl)Ethylidene Malononitrile; 2-(1-(2-Furanyl)ethylidene)propanedinitrile; Furan-2-yl-ethylidenemalononitrile; 2-Furylidenemalononitrile derivative; 2-(2-Furanylmethylene)malononitrile (related isomer); FEM
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-[1-(2-Furyl)Ethylidene]Malononitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and consistent high-quality standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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.