Description

1-Cyano-3,6-Dimethoxy-Benzocyclobutene is a high-purity, specialized organic building block featuring a unique benzocyclobutene core functionalized with cyano and methoxy groups. This compound matters as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures for cutting-edge materials and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for applications in drug discovery and functional polymer synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generation herbicides and fungicides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: A crucial monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed in the development of electron-transport or emissive layer materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and catalysis studies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: Utilized to construct sophisticated ligand frameworks for transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Cyano-3,6-Dimethoxy-Benzocyclobutene
CAS No.	912342-26-8
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO2
Molecular Weight	187.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3,6-Dimethoxybenzocyclobutene-1-carbonitrile; BCB-CN Derivative; 1-Cyano-3,6-dimethoxybenzocyclobutene; Benzocyclobutene-1-carbonitrile, 3,6-dimethoxy-; Dimethoxybenzocyclobutenecarbonitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Cyano-3,6-Dimethoxy-Benzocyclobutene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high purity and batch-to-batch consistency through comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your precise research and development specifications.

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). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

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