Description

2-(3-Ethyl-4-Oxo-Thiazolidin-2-Ylidene)-Malononitrile is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a thiazolidinone core functionalized with a malononitrile group. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity chemical intermediate and building block for advanced synthesis. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D and agrochemical laboratories for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzymatic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with unique modes of action.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Material Science Research: Potential intermediate for the development of organic semiconductors, dyes, or photoactive materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Can be utilized in the design of molecular probes for studying biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Ethyl-4-Oxo-Thiazolidin-2-Ylidene)-Malononitrile
CAS No.	623558-68-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7N3OS
Molecular Weight	193.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Ethyl-4-oxo-2-thiazolidinylidene)malononitrile; 3-Ethyl-2-(dicyanomethylene)-4-thiazolidinone; 2-(3-Ethyl-4-oxothiazolidin-2-ylidene)propanedinitrile; Malononitrile, 2-(3-ethyl-4-oxo-2-thiazolidinylidene)-; 3-Ethyl-4-oxo-2-thiazolidinylidenemalononitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2-(3-Ethyl-4-Oxo-Thiazolidin-2-Ylidene)-Malononitrile is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.