Description

3-Cyano-4-Nitropyridine is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block characterized by its reactive cyano and nitro substituents. This compound matters for its pivotal role in facilitating complex molecular transformations in advanced synthetic chemistry, enabling the development of novel materials and active compounds. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating new active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those with pyridine-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers and electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Fundamental research compound for exploring new organic reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-4-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	1003711-76-9
Molecular Formula	C6H3N3O2
Molecular Weight	149.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-3-pyridinecarbonitrile; 4-Nitropyridine-3-carbonitrile; 3-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 4-nitro-; 3-Cyano-4-nitropyridine; 4-Nitro-3-cyanopyridine; 3-Cyano-4-nitro-pyridine; 4-Nitro-pyridine-3-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyano-4-Nitropyridine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment upon request, ensuring compliance with your internal specifications and research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere for long-term storage). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.