Description

6-Methylpyridine-2-Carbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic building block with a nitrile functional group, enabling diverse chemical transformations. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and industrial applications. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical chemists, agrochemical researchers, and material scientists developing active ingredients, ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the pyridine core contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry in both academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methylpyridine-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	1620-75-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2
Molecular Weight	118.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-6-methylpyridine; 6-Methyl-2-cyanopyridine; 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 6-methyl-; 6-Methylpicolinonitrile; 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarbonitrile; 2-Cyano-6-picoline; α-Cyano-6-picoline
EINECS	216-593-5

Quality Control

Our 6-Methylpyridine-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with each lot accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) that includes results for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our products meet the stringent requirements for research and industrial use, and we are committed to supporting your compliance needs.

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 strong bases.

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.