Description

1-Methyl-4H-Pyridine-3,4-Dicarbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound featuring a pyridine core substituted with two nitrile groups and a methyl group. This structure makes it a valuable high-purity chemical intermediate for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized dyes and functional pigments.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and the exploration of new organic reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Methyl-4H-Pyridine-3,4-Dicarbonitrile
CAS No.	19424-20-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5N3
Molecular Weight	143.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-1,4-dihydro-3,4-pyridinedicarbonitrile; 3,4-Dicyano-1-methyl-1,4-dihydropyridine; 1-Methyl-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,4-dicarbonitrile; 1-Methyl-4H-pyridine-3,4-dicarbonitrile; 1-Methyl-3,4-dicyanopyridine; 1-Methyl-1,4-dihydro-3,4-dicyanopyridine
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Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our products undergo comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against stringent internal specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.