Description

Tricyanoethylene is a versatile and highly functionalized organic compound containing three cyano groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly for creating complex heterocycles and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability or specific electronic properties.
• Organic Electronics: Investigated as a component in the development of organic semiconductors and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized for preparing multidentate ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Chemical Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new organic reactions and methodologies (e.g., cycloadditions).

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyanoethylene
CAS No.	997-76-2
Molecular Formula	C5H3N3
Molecular Weight	105.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,2-Tricyanoethene; Ethene-1,1,2-tricarbonitrile; 1,1,2-Tricyanoethylene; Tricyanoethene; NSC 5225; 2-Propenenitrile, 1,1,2-tricyano-; (1,2,2-Tricyanovinyl)radical
EINECS	213-638-5

Quality Control

Our Tricyanoethylene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by HPLC and identification by FT-IR, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as purity, identity, and moisture content.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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