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Tetracyanoethylene, 98%
Description
Used for postfunctional addition to polyphenylacetylene derivatives to change the oxygen permeability. As reactant for Regioselective [2+2] cycloaddition reaction for production of BODIPY dyes2 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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Used for postfunctional addition to polyphenylacetylene derivatives to change the oxygen permeability. As reactant for Regioselective [2+2] cycloaddition reaction for production of BODIPY dyes2 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.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol, benzene, toluene, water (hydrolyses to form HCN), and ether (slightly).
Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 197°C to 199°C |
| Density | 1.348 |
| Boiling Point | 223°C |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| UN Number | UN3439 |
| Beilstein | 1679885 |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,9195 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in methanol,benzene,toluene,water (hydrolyses to form HCN),and ether (slightly). |
| Formula Weight | 128.09 |
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