Description

2-Chloro-N-(3-cyano-pyridin-2-yl)-acetamide is a high-purity (98+%) organic intermediate featuring a pyridine core functionalized with cyano and chloroacetamide groups, with the molecular formula C8H6ClN3O and a molecular weight of 195.61. This compound is a critical building block in modern pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules with targeted biological activity. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences sector for constructing novel heterocyclic scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its bioactive pyridine structure.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in medicinal chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or precursor for functional polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Contract Research & Manufacturing (CRO/CMO): Supplied to organizations specializing in custom synthesis and process scale-up.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-N-(3-cyano-pyridin-2-yl)-acetamide
CAS No.	1065483-86-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClN3O
Molecular Weight	195.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-N-(3-cyanopyridin-2-yl)acetamide; 2-Chloroacetamide, N-(3-cyano-2-pyridinyl)-; N-(3-Cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-chloroacetamide; 2-Chloro-N-(3-cyano-2-pyridinyl)acetamide; Acetamide, 2-chloro-N-(3-cyano-2-pyridinyl)-; 2-Pyridineacetamide, 3-cyano-α-chloro-; 1065483-86-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Chloro-N-(3-cyano-pyridin-2-yl)-acetamide is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee a purity of 98+% (typically by HPLC), ensuring consistency for critical research and development applications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your regulatory and quality documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the original container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.