Description
(1alpha,3alpha,5alpha)-1,3,5-Cyclohexanetricarbonitrile (CAS No. 168280-46-4) is a high-purity cyclic trinitrile compound with the molecular formula C9H9N3. This specialized chemical features a cyclohexane backbone symmetrically substituted with three nitrile groups, offering unique reactivity and structural rigidity. As a versatile building block, it is particularly valuable in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and materials science applications. The compound is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with guaranteed ≥95% purity (HPLC). Proper storage conditions (2-8°C in a tightly sealed container under inert atmosphere) ensure long-term stability. This product is ideal for researchers developing novel heterocyclic compounds, coordination polymers, or supramolecular architectures due to its multiple reactive sites and conformational constraints.
Properties
- CAS Number: 168280-46-4
- Complexity: 240
- IUPAC Name: cyclohexane-1,3,5-tricarbonitrile
- InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9N3/c10-4-7-1-8(5-11)3-9(2-7)6-12/h7-9H,1-3H2
- InChI Key: VMUOSHREZKXCIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 159.079647300
- Molecular Formula: C9H9N3
- Molecular Weight: 159.19
- SMILES: C1C(CC(CC1C#N)C#N)C#N
- Topological: 71.4
- Monoisotopic Mass: 159.079647300
- Synonyms: 168280-46-4, 183582-92-5, (1alpha,3alpha,5alpha)-1,3,5-Cyclohexanetricarbonitrile, 1,3,5-Cyclohexanetricarbonitrile (cis-and trans-mixture), 678-359-3, 680-113-5, 1,3,5-Cyclohexanetricarbonitrile, Cyclohexane-1,3,5-tricarbonitrile, 1,3,5-CYCLOHEXANETRICARBONITRILE, (1ALPHA,3ALPHA,5ALPHA)-, MFCD08276327, (1|A,3|A,5|A)-1,3,5-Cyclohexanetricarbonitrile, 1,3,5-Tricyanocyclohexane, SCHEMBL2024288, SCHEMBL28823871, VMUOSHREZKXCIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS015914344, BS-43934, C1967, C2327, D89471, D89504, 1 pound not3 pound not5-Cyclohexanetricarbonitrile, (1alpha,3alpha,5alpha)-1,3,5-Tricyanocyclohexane, (1|A,3|A,5|A)-Cyclohexane-1,3,5-tricarbonitrile, 1,3,5-Cyclohexanetricarbonitrile, (1|A,3|A,5|A)-, (1alpha,3alpha,5alpha)-Cyclohexane-1,3,5-tricarbonitrile
Application
This trinitrile derivative serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles used in medicinal chemistry. Researchers utilize its multiple reactive sites for constructing triazine-based frameworks in drug discovery programs. The compound’s rigid structure makes it valuable for developing molecular cages and porous organic materials with tunable properties. In materials science, it functions as a crosslinking agent or monomer for high-performance polymers.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H301 (100%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 3 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 3 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 3 (100%)
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