3696-12-6

Basic information

• Product Name: (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)malononitrile
• Synonyms: (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)malononitrile;2-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methylidene]propanedinitrile
• CAS NO: 3696-12-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 200.19342
• Mol File: 3696-12-6.mol
• Article Data: 73

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 381°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 184.2°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.283g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 2.39E-06mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.623
• CAS DataBase Reference: (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)malononitrile(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)malononitrile(3696-12-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)malononitrile(3696-12-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 3696-12-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)malononitrile, also known as HMBM, is an organic compound that belongs to the class of malononitriles. It is recognized for its unique molecular structure and versatile reactivity in organic chemistry, which allows it to participate in a range of reactions such as Michael additions and Knoevenagel condensations. HMBM also exhibits photochromic and thermochromic properties, making it a compound of interest for the development of photoresponsive materials and potential applications in optical data storage and display devices. Its pale yellow color and distinctive characteristics have garnered attention in chemical research and development.

Uses

Used in Organic Chemistry:
(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)malononitrile is used as a reactive intermediate for various organic synthesis processes due to its ability to undergo Michael additions and Knoevenagel condensations, which are crucial for creating a wide array of chemical products.
Used in Photoresponsive Materials:
(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)malononitrile is used as a key component in the development of photoresponsive materials because of its photochromic and thermochromic properties, which allow for changes in the compound's structure upon exposure to light or changes in temperature.
Used in Optical Data Storage and Display Devices:
(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)malononitrile is used as a material in the research and development of optical data storage and display devices, leveraging its unique photoresponsive characteristics to enhance the performance and functionality of these technologies.
Used in Chemical Research and Development:
(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)malononitrile serves as a valuable target for chemical research and development due to its distinctive molecular structure and the potential for creating new compounds and materials with novel properties and applications.

InChI:InChI=1/C11H8N2O2/c1-15-11-5-8(2-3-10(11)14)4-9(6-12)7-13/h2-5,14H,1H3

Upstream product

• 121-33-5 vanillin 
• 109-77-3 malononitrile 
• 85111-79-1 1-(4-vanillylidenamino-phenyl)-ethanone 
• 148-53-8 3-methoxy-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde 

Downstream Products

• 333784-85-3 6-amino-4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)-2-thioxo-1,2-dihydro-pyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile 
• 540728-99-2 acetic acid 2-[6-amino-3,5-dicyano-4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)-pyridin-2-ylsulfanylmethoxy]-ethyl ester 
• 1221564-23-3 4-[2-amino-3-cyano-4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-1(4H)-yl]benzenesulfonamide 
• 1203810-05-2 2-amino-7,7-dimethyl-4-(3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)-5-oxo-1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydroquinoline-3-carbonitrile 
• 1353554-19-4 2-amino-4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-5-oxo-1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydroquinoline-3-carbonitrile 

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