Description

2-Pyridinecarbonitrile,3-Methyl-,1-Oxide(9Ci) is a specialized heterocyclic building block with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where its unique pyridine N-oxide and nitrile functionalities enable complex molecular transformations. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing complex pyridine-based heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, coordination polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyridinecarbonitrile,3-Methyl-,1-Oxide(9Ci)
CAS No.	159727-88-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O
Molecular Weight	134.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-2-pyridinecarbonitrile 1-oxide; 3-Methylpicolinonitrile N-oxide; 2-Cyano-3-methylpyridine 1-oxide; 3-Methyl-2-cyanopyridine N-oxide; 3-Methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile 1-oxide; 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 3-methyl-, 1-oxide; 3-Methylpicolinonitrile 1-oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile,3-Methyl-,1-Oxide(9Ci) is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from moisture and direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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