Description

2-Benzylisonicotinonitrile is a versatile organic compound featuring a benzonitrile core with a benzyl substituent on the pyridine ring. This structure makes it a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized in the research and development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where its nitrile and aromatic functionalities are key for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its rigid, conjugated system.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental building block for academic and industrial research in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Benzylisonicotinonitrile
CAS No.	18251-51-9
Molecular Formula	C13H10N2
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Benzylpyridine-4-carbonitrile; 4-Cyano-2-benzylpyridine; 2-Benzyl-4-cyanopyridine; Isonicotinonitrile, 2-benzyl-; Pyridine, 4-cyano-2-(phenylmethyl)-; 18251-51-9; 2-(Phenylmethyl)isonicotinonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Benzylisonicotinonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your R&D and production needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.