Description

Propanedinitrile, (3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-Oxopropylidene)- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its unique trifluoromethyl ketone moiety integrated with a dinitrile group, enabling its use in constructing complex, high-value molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of fluorinated heterocycles and bioactive molecules, leveraging the trifluoromethyl group to modulate lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the introduction of fluorine atoms is critical for enhancing efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials requiring specific dielectric properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cyclization reactions, Knoevenagel condensations, and as a component in multi-step synthetic routes to complex targets.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: An important reagent for academic and industrial research focused on exploring new C-F bond formation and fluorine-specific reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propanedinitrile, (3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-Oxopropylidene)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	771570-04-8
Molecular Formula	C6H3F3N2O
Molecular Weight	176.10 g/mol
Synonyms	(3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-oxopropylidene)propanedinitrile; 2-(3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-oxopropylidene)malononitrile; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-oxopropylidenemalononitrile; 2-[(3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-oxopropylidene)]malononitrile; Malononitrile, (3,3,3-trifluoro-2-oxopropylidene)-; TFOPM (common abbreviation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Propanedinitrile, (3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-Oxopropylidene)- (9Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. For long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the material at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.