Description

2,6-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)Isonicotinonitrile is a versatile bifunctional chemical intermediate featuring both hydroxymethyl and nitrile groups on a pyridine core. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic systems and functionalized polymers. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, as well as by manufacturers of specialty chemicals and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyridine-based structure.
• Ligand and Chelator Production: Acts as a starting material for creating complexing agents and ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry and exploratory synthetic chemistry programs in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,6-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)Isonicotinonitrile
CAS No.	148258-04-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9N3O2
Molecular Weight	191.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Di(hydroxymethyl)isonicotinonitrile; 2,6-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyridinecarbonitrile; 4-Cyano-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)pyridine; Isonicotinonitrile, 2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-; 2,6-Pyridinedimethanol, 4-cyano-; Contact for additional synonyms
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)Isonicotinonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC), impurity profile, and physical characteristics are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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