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4-Hydroxyphthalonitrile (CAS 30757-50-7)

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Alternate Names:
4-Hydroxybenzene-1,2-dicarbonitrile
CAS Number:
30757-50-7
Molecular Weight:
144.13
Molecular Formula:
C8H4N2O
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4-Hydroxyphthalonitrile plays a role in synthetic chemistry, where it acts as a precursor for the creation of heterocyclic compounds, due to its reactive hydroxyl and nitrile groups. Its utility extends to polymer science as a monomer for developing high-performance materials, leveraging the thermal and mechanical properties imparted by its aromatic and nitrile functionalities. This compound is also key in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination complexes in the study of advanced materials for applications in gas storage and catalysis. Moreover, the potential for functionalization at the hydroxyl site makes it a candidate for the design of innovative dyes and electronic materials.


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4-Hydroxyphthalonitrile, 1 g

sc-232775
1 g
$140.00