Description

6,7,8,9-Tetrahydro-5H-Benzocycloheptene-7-Carbonitrile is a versatile and high-value organic intermediate with a unique fused ring structure. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical molecules and advanced materials. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its bicyclic framework.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating novel polymers and liquid crystals with specific optical or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing complex polycyclic structures and studying new catalytic reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,7,8,9-Tetrahydro-5H-Benzocycloheptene-7-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	79660-84-7
Molecular Formula	C12H13N
Molecular Weight	171.24 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Cyano-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzocycloheptene; 5H-Benzocycloheptene-7-carbonitrile, 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-; 6,7,8,9-Tetrahydro-5H-benzocyclohepten-7-carbonitrile; 7-Cyanobenzosuberane; Tetrahydrobenzosuberanonitrile; Bicyclo[5.3.0]deca-1,3,5,7,9-pentaene-7-carbonitrile (derivative); Contact for additional trade names and abbreviations.
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Quality Control

Our 6,7,8,9-Tetrahydro-5H-Benzocycloheptene-7-Carbonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.