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The non-H atoms in the structure of the title molecule, C7H7N3, are almost coplanar (r.m.s. deviation = 0.018 Å). The two amine groups each donate two and accept one weak N—HN hydrogen bonds. N—HN hydrogen bonding between the amine and nitrile groups results in chains parallel to [101] in the crystal structure. The chains are cross-linked by N—HN hydrogen bonds between amine groups, giving rise to an infinite three-dimensional network.