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 [email protected] Request a Quote
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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