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Tetracyanoethylene

Tetracyanoethylene chemical structure
CAS Number670-54-2
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight128.09 g/mol

What is Tetracyanoethylene?

Tetracyanoethylene is a chemical compound with CAS number 670-54-2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Used for postfunctional addition to polyphenylacetylene derivatives to change the oxygen permeability1

Reactant for:
• Regioselective [2+2] cycloaddition reaction for production of BODIPY dyes2 and TCBD derivatives3
• Thermal addition reaction with alkynes4
• One-pot reactions with nucleophilic reagents forming aromatic cyanovinyl compounds5
• Synthesis of cobalt tetracyanoethylene films6
• Biotransformation by Botrytis cinerea7

Specifications

Linear Formula

(NC)2C=C(CN)2

Molecular Weight

128.09 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Safety Information

GHS06GHS06
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300-H312-H332

Precautionary Statements

P264-P280-P301 + P310

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

197-199 °C(lit.)

EC Number

211-578-0

WGK Germany

3

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