Description

2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-diylidenebiscyanamide is a specialized organic compound with a unique conjugated diene and cyanamide functional group structure. This compound matters as a versatile chemical intermediate, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules for advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex cyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive cyanamide groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, such as high-performance resins and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions due to its diene structure, facilitating the construction of complex organic molecules.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the development of organic electronic materials and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-diylidenebiscyanamide
CAS No.	98507-06-3
Molecular Formula	C12H12N4
Molecular Weight	212.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dicyanamino-2,5-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene; 2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-bis(cyanamino)-2,5-cyclohexadiene; 2,5-Dimethyl-p-quinone bis(cyanamide); DCNQ; 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-diylidenebiscyanamide; 98507-06-3; 2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-phenylenebis(cyanamide)
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Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-diylidenebiscyanamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.