Description

2-Cyano-5-Methylpyridine CAS NO 1620-77-5 is a versatile pyridine derivative and a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive cyano group and a substituted pyridine ring, enabling its use in constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential kinase inhibitors and other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyridine core's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry due to the nitrogen atoms in the ring and nitrile group.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or conductive polymers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing more complex cyanopyridine derivatives and other fine chemicals for research and development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-5-Methylpyridine
CAS No.	1620-77-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2
Molecular Weight	118.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-cyanopyridine; 5-Methylpicolinonitrile; 2-Cyano-5-picoline; 5-Methyl-2-pyridinecarbonitrile; 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 5-methyl-; 5-Methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile
EINECS	216-598-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-5-Methylpyridine is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific R&D or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 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.