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T8809

Tetracyanoethylene

96%

Synonym(s):

Ethylenetetracarbonitrile, NSC 24833, Percyanoethylene, TCNE

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5 g

Estimated to ship onDecember 18, 2026fromMILWAUKEE

$101.00
25 g

Estimated to ship onDecember 18, 2026fromMILWAUKEE

$358.00

About This Item

Linear Formula:
(NC)2C=C(CN)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
128.09
UNSPSC Code:
12352117
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
211-578-0
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1679885
MDL number:
Assay:
96%

$101.00


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assay

96%

reaction suitability

reagent type: oxidant

mp

197-199 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

N#CC(C#N)=C(C#N)C#N

InChI

1S/C6N4/c7-1-5(2-8)6(3-9)4-10

InChI key

NLDYACGHTUPAQU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Used for postfunctional addition to polyphenylacetylene derivatives to change the oxygen permeability

Reactant for:
  • Regioselective [2+2] cycloaddition reaction for production of BODIPY dyes and TCBD derivatives
  • Thermal addition reaction with alkynes
  • One-pot reactions with nucleophilic reagents forming aromatic cyanovinyl compounds
  • Synthesis of cobalt tetracyanoethylene films
  • Biotransformation by Botrytis cinerea


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges



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