Malononitrile, >=99%

Synonyms: Dicyanomethane

CAS Number: 109-77-3

Formula: C3H2N2

Formula Weight: 66.06

Linear Formula: CH2(CN)2

MDL No.: MFCD00001883

Purity: >=99%

Boiling Point: 220 C(lit.)

Melting Point: 30-32 C (lit.)

Density: 1.049 g/mL at 25 C(lit.)

Storage: 2-8C

Beilstein Registry Number: 773697

EC Number: 203-703-2

UNSPSC Code: 12352100

General description: Malononitrile, a weak cyanocarbon acid, is a versatile compound with exceptional reactivity, widely used in condensation reactions.

Application: Malononitrile may be used in the: . base-promoted on-water synthesis of [1,6]-naphthyridines.† . synthesis of γ-ketoamides.. preparation of heterocyclic privileged medicinal scaffolds involving pyridine, 1,4-dihydropyridine, chromeno[2,3-b]pyridine and dihydro-1,4-dithiepine frameworks.