CAS 36289-36-8

1H-imidazole-1-carbonitrile

Description:

1H-imidazole-1-carbonitrile, with the CAS number 36289-36-8, is a heterocyclic organic compound characterized by its imidazole ring structure, which consists of two nitrogen atoms and three carbon atoms in a five-membered ring. The presence of a cyano group (-C≡N) at the 1-position of the imidazole ring contributes to its chemical reactivity and polarity. This compound is typically a white to light yellow solid and is soluble in polar solvents such as water and alcohols. It exhibits properties typical of imidazole derivatives, including potential biological activity, making it of interest in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. The cyano group enhances its ability to participate in nucleophilic reactions, and the compound may serve as a building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules. Additionally, 1H-imidazole-1-carbonitrile can act as a ligand in coordination chemistry, forming complexes with various metal ions. Its unique structure and functional groups make it a versatile compound in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Formula: C₄H₃N₃

InChI: InChI=1/C4H3N3/c5-3-7-2-1-6-4-7/h1-2,4H

SMILES: c1cn(C#N)cn1

1H-Imidazole-1-carbonitrile

CAS: 36289-36-8

1H-Imidazole-1-carbonitrile

Formula: C₄H₃N₃

Purity: 94%

Color and Shape: yellow powder

Molecular weight: 93.09g/mol

Ref: 54-OR8175T

1-Cyanoimidazole

Controlled Product

CAS: 36289-36-8

Stability Light Sensitive, Decomposes Rapidly in Air, Temperature Sensitive
Applications It has been examined as a ligand and as a pseudo-cyanide.

Formula: C₄H₃N₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 93.09

Ref: TR-C981750

1-Cyanoimidazole

CAS: 36289-36-8

1-Cyanoimidazole is a phosphodiester that is used in the chemical ligation of nucleic acids. It reacts with terminal alkynes to form covalent linkages between DNA molecules, and can be used as a crosslinker for dna duplexes. 1-Cyanoimidazole can be used as a phosphate group replacement in DNA replication. This compound has been shown to react with terminal alkyne groups on DNA templates, forming stable covalent linkages between strands in the presence of an appropriate nucleophile. 1-Cyanoimidazole has been shown to have sequence specificity and efficient method for linking strands of DNA.

Formula: C₄H₃N₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Off-White Powder

Molecular weight: 93.09 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FC20648