CAS 1518-16-7: 7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane
Description:7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ) is a highly conjugated organic compound known for its strong electron-accepting properties. It features a quinodimethane structure with four cyano (–CN) groups attached, which significantly enhances its electron affinity. TCNQ is typically a dark blue solid at room temperature and is soluble in various organic solvents, making it useful in different chemical applications. Its high electron affinity allows it to form charge-transfer complexes with electron donors, which is valuable in organic electronics and materials science. TCNQ is also utilized in the synthesis of conductive polymers and as a reagent in organic synthesis. Additionally, it exhibits interesting optical properties, including strong absorption in the ultraviolet-visible region, which can be exploited in photonic applications. Due to its stability and reactivity, TCNQ is often handled with care in laboratory settings. Overall, TCNQ is a significant compound in the field of organic chemistry and materials science, contributing to advancements in electronic materials and devices.
Formula:C12H4N4
InChI:InChI=1S/C12H4N4/c13-5-11(6-14)9-1-2-10(4-3-9)12(7-15)8-16/h1-4H
InChI key:InChIKey=PCCVSPMFGIFTHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:N#CC(C#N)=C1C=CC(C=C1)=C(C#N)C#N
- Synonyms:
- (2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-diylidene)dimalononitrile
- (2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-diylidene)malononitrile
- 1, 4-Bis (dicyanomethylene) cyclohexadiene
- 1,4-Bis(dicyanomethylene)cyclohexadiene
- 2,2'-(2,5-Ciclohexadieno-1,4-Diiliden)Bismalononitrilo
- 2,2'-(2,5-Cyclohexadien-1,4-diyliden)bismalononitril
- 2,2'-(2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Diylidene)Bis-Propanedinitril
- 2,2'-(2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Diylidene)Bismalononitrile
- 2,2'-(2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-diylidene)bis[propanedinitrile]
- 2,2'-(2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-diylidene)dimalononitrile
- See more synonyms
- 2,2'-Cyclohexa-2,5-Diene-1,4-Diylidenedipropanedinitrile
- 2,2′-(Cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-diylidene)dimalononitrile
- 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-diylidene-alpha,alpha'-dimalononitrile
- 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-delta1,alpha.4,alpha-dimalononitrile
- 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-Δ1,α:4,α'-dimalononitrile
- 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-Δ<sup>1,α:4,α′</sup>-dimalononitrile
- 2-[4-(Dicyanomethylidene)cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]propanedinitrile
- 7,7',8,8'-Tetracyanoquino-dimethane
- 7,7',8,8'-Tetracyanoquinodimethane
- 7,7,8,8-Tetracyano-1,4-quinodimethan
- 7,7,8,8-Tetracyano-p-quinodimethane
- Cyclohexa-2,5-Diene-1,4-Diylidene
- Lt-S973
- Methylium, dicyano[4-(dicyanomethyl)phenyl]-, inner salt
- Nsc 105237
- Propanedinitrile, 2,2'-(2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-diylidene)bis-
- Quinodimethane, 7,7,8,8-Tetracyano-
- Quinodimethane, tetracyano-
- Tcnq
- Tetracyano p-Quinone Dimethane
- Tetracyano-p-quinodimethane
- Tetracyanoquinodimethan(e)
- Tetracyanoquinodimethane

7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane, 98%
Ref: 02-A10779
5g | To inquire | ||
25g | To inquire |

Tetracyanoquinodimethane
Ref: 54-OR1571
5g | 90.00 € | ||
25g | 263.00 € | ||
100g | 806.00 € |

7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane
Ref: 7W-GK9005
Undefined size | To inquire |

7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane
Ref: 3B-T0078
5g | 60.00 € | ||
25g | 190.00 € |

7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane, 98%
Ref: AC-16936
1g | 44.00 € | ||
5g | 124.00 € | ||
10g | 220.00 € |

2,2'-(Cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-diylidene)dimalononitrile
Ref: 10-F235665
1g | 39.00 € | ||
5g | 51.00 € | ||
10g | 73.00 € | ||
25g | 119.00 € | ||
100g | 409.00 € | ||
250mg | 17.00 € |

7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane (purified by sublimation)
Ref: 3B-T3034
1g | 43.00 € | ||
5g | 122.00 € |

7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane, 98% TCNQ
Ref: 08-07-1977
5g | 114.00 € | ||
25g | 409.00 € |

7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane
Ref: 3D-FT35132
5g | 173.00 € | ||
10g | 265.00 € | ||
25g | 837.00 € | ||
50g | 1,428.00 € | ||
100g | 2,490.00 € |

Tetracyanoquinodimethane-13C2
Controlled ProductRef: TR-T204522
25mg | 9,788.00 € |