2-(3-oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[b]naphthalen-1-ylidene)malononitrile

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  • CAT Number: L002636
  • CAS Number: 2109805-70-9
  • Molecular Formula: C16H8N2O
  • Molecular Weight: 244.25
  • Purity: ≥95%
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2-(3-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[b]naphthalen-1-ylidene)malononitrile(Cat No.:L002636)is a specialized organic compound used in advanced materials science and pharmaceutical research. This molecule features a cyclopenta[b]naphthalene core with a keto group and a malononitrile moiety, making it valuable for synthesizing complex molecular architectures. It is often employed in the development of organic semiconductors, dyes, and bioactive compounds due to its conjugated structure and electron-withdrawing nitrile groups. This compound’s unique properties support research in optoelectronics, medicinal chemistry, and the design of functional materials.


Catalog Number L002636
CAS Number 2109805-70-9
Molecular Formula C16H8N2O
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 2-(3-oxocyclopenta[b]naphthalen-1-ylidene)propanedinitrile
InChI InChI=1S/C16H8N2O/c17-8-12(9-18)13-7-16(19)15-6-11-4-2-1-3-10(11)5-14(13)15/h1-6H,7H2
InChIKey UYSZYWIPEGBWIR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1C(=C(C#N)C#N)C2=CC3=CC=CC=C3C=C2C1=O

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