Description

5,6-Dimethoxynicotinonitrile is a high-purity, versatile chemical intermediate featuring a substituted pyridine core. This compound is valued for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its functionalized pyridine structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing labeled compounds or probes for studying biological mechanisms and enzyme inhibition.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Dimethoxynicotinonitrile
CAS No.	1112851-31-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dimethoxy-3-cyanopyridine; 3-Cyano-5,6-dimethoxypyridine; Nicotinonitrile, 5,6-dimethoxy-; 5,6-Dimethoxypyridine-3-carbonitrile; Pyridine-3-carbonitrile, 5,6-dimethoxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5,6-Dimethoxynicotinonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure compliance with exacting purity standards suitable for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.