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C4H4N4
108.1 g/mol
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2,3-Diaminomaleonitrile

CAS1187-42-4EC214-697-6
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
Research Compound

2,3-Diaminomaleonitrile (DAMN) is an organic compound containing two amino groups and two nitrile groups attached to a central alkene unit. It is primarily significant as a research compound formed by the oligomerization of hydrogen cyanide.

Research reagent for hydrogen cyanide polymerization studies

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H332Harmful if inhaled
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(Z)-2,3-diaminobut-2-enedinitrile

InChIKey

DPZSNGJNFHWQDC-ARJAWSKDSA-N

SMILES

C(#N)/C(=C(\C#N)/N)/N

Synonyms (21)
  • DAMN
  • 2,3-Diamino-2-butenedinitrile
  • 2,3-Diaminomaleonitrile
  • 2,3-Dicyanoethenediamine
  • Butenedinitrile, diamino-
  • Diaminomaleonitrile
  • Hydrogen cyanide tetramer
  • Maleonitrile, diamino-
  • diaminomaleonitril