Description

5,6-Benzoquinoline-3,4-Dinitrile (1Ci) is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic organic compound of significant interest in advanced materials and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a critical precursor and building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly those with optoelectronic properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific biological pathways where the quinoline scaffold is active.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core structure or intermediate for electron-transport materials and emissive layer dopants in display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a ligand for metal complexes used in catalytic processes or as functional materials.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Intermediate for creating specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research reagent for exploring new chemical reactions and synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Benzoquinoline-3,4-Dinitrile (1Ci)
CAS No.	871896-97-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₆N₄
Molecular Weight	242.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dicyano-5,6-benzoquinoline; 5,6-Benzoquinoline-3,4-dicarbonitrile; 1-Cyano-5,6-benzoquinoline-4-carbonitrile; 1Ci-5,6-Benzoquinoline dinitrile; Quinoline-3,4-dicarbonitrile, 5,6-benzo-; 871896-97-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5,6-Benzoquinoline-3,4-Dinitrile (1Ci) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your research and development processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. 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 (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.