Description

1,2,3-Propanetricarbonitrile is a versatile trinitrile compound serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing three reactive nitrile groups on a short, flexible propane backbone, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic and polymeric structures. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require high-purity building blocks for sophisticated synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing triazole, tetrazole, or other nitrogen-rich heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate cyano-functional groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of high-performance resins, polyamides, and specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to create multidentate ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable starting material for the preparation of carboxylic acids, amides, and esters via hydrolysis of the nitrile groups.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3-Propanetricarbonitrile
CAS No.	62872-44-0
Molecular Formula	C6H3N3
Molecular Weight	117.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Propane-1,2,3-tricarbonitrile; Tricyanopropane; 1,2,3-Tricyanopropane; Propanetricarbonitrile; NSC 5239; 3-Cyanopentanedinitrile; 1,2,3-Tris(cyano)propane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3-Propanetricarbonitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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.