Description

2-Ethylisonicotinonitrile is a versatile nitrile-substituted pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized heterocyclic core that enables the construction of complex molecules with tailored properties. This intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

2-Ethylisonicotinonitrile (CAS 1531-18-6) is a key synthetic intermediate with applications across several high-value industries.

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Core building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its pyridine-nitrogen functionality.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile starting material for heterocyclic chemistry, enabling annulation reactions and the introduction of the nitrile functional group for further derivatization.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethylisonicotinonitrile
CAS No.	1531-18-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-2-ethylpyridine; 2-Ethyl-4-cyanopyridine; 2-Ethylpyridine-4-carbonitrile; Isonicotinonitrile, 2-ethyl-; 4-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 2-ethyl-; 2-Ethyl-isonicotinonitrile; 2-Ethyl-4-pyridinecarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethylisonicotinonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.