Tetracyanoethane

Product Overview

Tetracyanoethane (CAS 14778-29-1) is a high-value specialty intermediate widely employed in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of complex pharmaceutical active ingredients and functional materials. With its four nitrile groups symmetrically arranged on an ethane backbone, this compound serves as a robust electron-deficient scaffold, enabling diverse reactivity in cycloaddition, nucleophilic substitution, and polymerization reactions.

Specifications

Industrial Applications

As a key synthon in medicinal chemistry and materials science, tetracyanoethane is primarily utilized as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the construction of heterocyclic frameworks and conjugated systems. Its strong electron-accepting character makes it valuable in the synthesis of charge-transfer complexes, organic semiconductors, and nonlinear optical materials. The compound also finds niche applications in agrochemical research and specialty polymer development.

• Enables efficient construction of nitrogen-rich heterocycles
• Serves as a precursor for tetracyanoethylene derivatives
• Compatible with scalable industrial synthesis protocols
• Supplied with full analytical documentation including COA

Stored in sealed containers under cool, dry conditions, tetracyanoethane maintains stability during transport and long-term warehousing. Packaged in 25 kg carton drums with inner plastic liners, it meets international standards for safe B2B chemical logistics.