Description

2-Cyano-4-Pyridine Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in modern synthetic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a nitrile group on a pyridine core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyridine-based structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of functional organic materials, including polymers and liquid crystals, due to its rigid aromatic structure and reactive handles.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for designing molecular probes and inhibitors to study enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-4-Pyridine Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	161233-97-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4N2O2
Molecular Weight	148.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Carboxy-2-cyanopyridine; 2-Cyanoisonicotinic Acid; 2-Cyanopyridine-4-carboxylic Acid; Isonicotinic Acid, 2-cyano-; Pyridine-4-carboxylic acid, 2-cyano-; 2-Cyano-4-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 4-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-cyano-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-4-Pyridine Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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