Phenylazomalononitrile

2-phenyldiazenylpropanedinitrile

CAS Register Number

6017-21-6

EC Number

809-856-7

IUPAC Name

2-phenyldiazenylpropanedinitrile

Molecular Formula

C9H6N4

Molecular Weight

169.17 g/mol

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)N=NC(C#N)C#N

2-(2-Phenyldiazenyl)propanedinitrile (CAS 6017-21-6), commonly known as Phenylazomalononitrile, is a highly reactive chemical building block. Featuring a potent azo linkage and two nitrile groups, this compound is essential for complex organic synthesis, particularly as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical and pigment chemistry.

Application Overview

This dinitrile compound is critical in advanced organic synthesis, notably serving as a key intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals and complex heterocyclic systems. Its primary applications include the synthesis of new pharmaceutical APIs and their analytical standards, such as Riociguat intermediates. Furthermore, its chromogenic structure makes it valuable as a precursor for various high-performance azo dyes and pigments, providing chemical manufacturers with a flexible and reactive coupling agent for precision material science.

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