Description

Fumaronitrile CAS NO 764-42-1 is a versatile, high-purity organic nitrile compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive cyano groups and unsaturated bond, making it an essential intermediate for producing high-performance polymers, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. This product is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex synthesis pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the manufacture of specialty polymers, polyamides, and high-temperature resins.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and cyanoethylation processes to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to enhance stability and performance.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for developing novel materials and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fumaronitrile
CAS No.	764-42-1
Molecular Formula	C4H2N2
Molecular Weight	78.07 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-1,2-Dicyanoethene; (E)-1,2-Dicyanoethylene; Fumaronitrile; trans-Butenedinitrile; 2-Butenedinitrile, (E)-; Allomaleonitrile; Fumaronitril; trans-Dicyanoethylene
EINECS	212-122-4

Quality Control

Our Fumaronitrile is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical and advanced material synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	96°C - 99°C
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.