Cyanamide
TL;DR: Cyanamide (CAS 420-04-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula CH2N2 and molecular weight 42.021797 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
cyanamide
Also Known As: CYANAMIDE, Amidocyanogen, Hydrogen cyanamide, Carbamonitrile, Cyanoamine
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | CH2N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 42.021797 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 49.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 42.021797 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 3 |
| Complexity | 29.0 |
| Melting Point | 113 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 500 °F at 760 mmHg (Decomposes) (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 1.28 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 286 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.75X10-3 mm Hg at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4418 at 48 °C/D |
| Solubility | 78 % at 59 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | C(#N)N |
| InChIKey | XZMCDFZZKTWFGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Cyanamide is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A heterocyclic building block supplied by CoreyChem, Cyanamide (CAS 420-04-2) has the molecular formula CH2N2 and a molecular weight of 42.02 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.28 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: 78 % at 59 °F (NIOSH, 2024). Synonyms include CYANAMIDE and Amidocyanogen.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Cyanamide
Property Insights of Cyanamide
The XLogP value of -0.3 indicates that Cyanamide is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 49.8 Ų, Cyanamide exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Cyanamide has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Cyanamide?
The CAS number of Cyanamide is 420-04-2.
What is the molecular formula of Cyanamide?
The molecular formula of Cyanamide is CH2N2.
What is the molecular weight of Cyanamide?
The molecular weight of Cyanamide is 42.021797 g/mol.
What are the applications of Cyanamide?
Cyanamide is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Cyanamide?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Cyanamide?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Cyanamide and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.