Description

3-Cyano-2-Pyridineacetonitrile is a versatile and high-value nitrile-substituted pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure makes it an essential precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional agrochemicals. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create sophisticated pyridine-based ligands for transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional group donor in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A high-purity starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes under cGMP conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-2-Pyridineacetonitrile
CAS No.	1000536-35-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5N3
Molecular Weight	143.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridineacetonitrile, 3-cyano-; 3-Cyanopyridine-2-acetonitrile; (3-Cyanopyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile; 2-(Cyanomethyl)-3-cyanopyridine; 3-Cyano-2-pyridylacetonitrile; 1000536-35-5; 3-CN-2-PyCH2CN
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Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for all our fine chemical intermediates. Production of 3-Cyano-2-Pyridineacetonitrile adheres to in-house specifications designed to meet the exacting requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced synthetic applications. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC Area %)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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