Description

2-Isocyanopyridine CAS NO 1984-19-6 is a versatile heterocyclic isocyanate building block used in advanced organic synthesis. Its high reactivity makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with pyridine cores, enabling the development of novel materials and active compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create new functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring pyridine-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the pyridine moiety enhances biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating novel ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysts for organic transformations.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, coatings, and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a reactive handle in palladium-catalyzed and other cross-coupling methodologies to introduce functional groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic pathways and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isocyanopyridine
CAS No.	1984-19-6
Molecular Formula	C6H4N2O
Molecular Weight	120.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridyl Isocyanate; Isocyanic Acid 2-Pyridyl Ester; 2-Pyridine Isocyanate; Pyridine-2-isocyanate; 2-Isocyanato Pyridine; 2-Pyridyl Isocyanic Acid Ester; 2-Pyridyl Isocyanic Ester; 2-Pyridyl Isocyanic Acid
EINECS	217-861-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Isocyanopyridine is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, and our quality management system supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation by moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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