15728-26-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-(3-METHYLBENZYLIDENE)-MALONONITRILE
• Synonyms: 2-(3-METHYLBENZYLIDENE)-MALONONITRILE;RARECHEM AL BX 0073
• CAS NO: 15728-26-4
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂
• Molecular Weight: 168.19
• Mol File: 15728-26-4.mol
• Article Data: 44

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-(3-METHYLBENZYLIDENE)-MALONONITRILE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-(3-METHYLBENZYLIDENE)-MALONONITRILE(15728-26-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-(3-METHYLBENZYLIDENE)-MALONONITRILE(15728-26-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 15728-26-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Appearance

Yellow crystalline powder The compound has a yellow color and a crystalline structure, with a faint odor.

Usage in dye production

Dyes It is commonly used as an ingredient in the production of various dyes due to its color properties.

Fluorescent properties

Fluorescence microscopy and imaging 2-(3-Methylbenzylidene)-malononitrile exhibits fluorescence, making it useful in scientific applications such as fluorescence microscopy and imaging techniques.

Potential as a building block for organic semiconductors

Electronic devices The compound has been studied for its possible use in creating organic semiconductors, which could be utilized in electronic devices with promising results.

Manufacturing of fluorescent pigments and inks

Bright yellow color and fluorescence Due to its bright yellow color and fluorescent properties, the compound is used in the production of pigments and inks for various applications.

Low toxicity

Low health risk The compound is considered to have low toxicity; however, proper precautions should be taken when handling it.

Potential irritation

Skin, eyes, and respiratory system Prolonged exposure to 2-(3-Methylbenzylidene)-malononitrile may cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system, so it is important to handle it with care.

Upstream product

• 109-77-3 malononitrile 
• 587-03-1 3-methylbenzyl alcohol 
• 90470-72-7 1,1-dimethoxy-1-(3-methylphenyl)methane 
• 620-23-5 m-tolyl aldehyde 

Downstream Products

• 791619-78-8 2-amino-4-(3-methylphenyl)-6-phenylsulfanylpyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile 
• 791619-86-8 2-amino-4-(3-methylphenyl)-6-mercaptopyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile 
• 1310453-76-9 ethyl 6-amino-5-cyano-2-methyl-4-(3-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylate 

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