1,4-Dicyanobenzene

1,4-Dicyanobenzene is an organic compound that is used as a reactant in the production of other chemicals. It has been shown to be reactive with nucleophiles such as amines and alcohols. 1,4-Dicyanobenzene has shown good transport properties and can be used in industrial preparation of polymers such as polyurethane. The reaction mechanism for 1,4-dicyanobenzene is nucleophilic attack by a nucleophile on the carbonyl carbon of the double bond. This reaction yields two products: an amide or an aliphatic hydrocarbon. 1,4-Dicyanobenzene can also undergo reactions involving hydrogen bonds with other molecules in order to form new compounds.