Description

3-Cyanoisonicotinic Acid is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional structure, featuring both a cyano group and a carboxylic acid moiety on a pyridine ring, enabling diverse derivatization pathways. It is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up manufacturing under cGMP conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyanoisonicotinic Acid
CAS No.	1060802-59-6
Molecular Formula	C7H4N2O2
Molecular Weight	148.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyano-4-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 4-Cyano-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid; Isonicotinic acid, 3-cyano-; 3-Cyanopyridine-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Carboxy-3-cyanopyridine; 3-Cyanoisonicotinate; 1060802-59-6; 3-CN-4-PyCOOH
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Quality Control

Our 3-Cyanoisonicotinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, NMR, and mass spectrometry confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available with every shipment and upon request, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.