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Tetracyanoethylene
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Tetracyanoethylene is a highly reactive organic compound used in organic synthesis, particularly as a dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions and in the preparation of conductive polymers. It is a crystalline solid with the molecular formula C6N4 and a molecular weight of 128.09 g/mol. It is classified as dangerous and must be stored at 2 to 8 °C. Molekula supplies tetracyanoethylene from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90026965
- CAS Number
- 670-54-2
- IUPAC Name
- ethene-1,1,2,2-tetracarbonitrile
- EC Number
- 211-578-0
- Molecular Formula
- C6N4
- Molecular Weight
- 128.09
- Exact Mass
- 128.0123
- SMILES
- C(#N)C(=C(C#N)C#N)C#N
- InChIKey
- NLDYACGHTUPAQU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C6N4/c7-1-5(2-8)6(3-9)4-10
- PubChem CID
- 12635
Synonyms
- 1,1,2,2-Tetracyanoethene
- 1,1,2,2-Tetracyanoethylene
- delta2,2'-Bimalononitrile
- eth-1-ene-1,1,2,2-tetracarbonitrile
- Ethenetetracarbonitrile
- Ethylenetetracarbonitrile
- TCNE
- TCNE cpd
- Tetracyanoethene
- Tetrakyanethylen
Frequently asked questions
What is tetracyanoethylene used for?
Tetracyanoethylene is primarily used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of charge-transfer complexes and as a precursor in the synthesis of other organic compounds.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of tetracyanoethylene?
The chemical formula is C6N4 and the molecular weight is 128.09 g/mol.
How should tetracyanoethylene be stored?
It should be stored at temperatures between 2 to 8 °C, protected from light and moisture.
What grade is available for tetracyanoethylene?
Molekula supplies tetracyanoethylene in high-purity grade suitable for laboratory and research use.
Can Molekula supply tetracyanoethylene in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply tetracyanoethylene in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a tetracyanoethylene order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with GHS standards.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 2000 from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.