4,5-Dicyanoimidazole

• CAT Number: R045348
• CAS Number: 1122-28-7
• Molecular Formula: C5H2N4
• Molecular Weight: 118.10
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1H-Imidazole-4,5-dicarbonitrile; Imidazole-4,5-dicarbonitrile; 2H-Imidazole-4,5-dicarbonitrile; MOA 7; NSC 113954
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarbonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H2N4/c6-1-4-5(2-7)9-3-8-4/h3H,(H,8,9)
• InChIKey: XGDRLCRGKUCBQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=NC(=C(N1)C#N)C#N

4,5-Dicyanoimidazole(CAT: R045348) is a highly functionalized heterocyclic compound featuring nitrile groups at the 4- and 5-positions of an imidazole ring. This electron-deficient structure makes it a valuable intermediate in nucleoside synthesis, particularly in the activation of nucleotides for the preparation of oligonucleotides and prodrugs. It is also utilized in the synthesis of heterocyclic materials, pharmaceutical building blocks, and functionalized ligands. Due to its strong electron-withdrawing cyano groups, it participates in cyclization, substitution, and condensation reactions with high reactivity.