Description

3-(Pyridin-3-Ylmethyl)Benzonitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzonitrile core linked to a pyridinylmethyl group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block. This molecular architecture is critical for synthesizing complex pharmacophores and advanced materials, offering versatile reactivity for coupling and functionalization. It is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in medicinal chemistry, agrochemical development, and the creation of novel organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Utilized as a probe or linker molecule in bioconjugation and the study of biological pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile scaffold for method development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-(Pyridin-3-Ylmethyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	1245648-99-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₀N₂
Molecular Weight	194.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Pyridylmethyl)benzonitrile; 3-[(Pyridin-3-yl)methyl]benzonitrile; m-Cyano-α-(3-pyridyl)toluene; 3-Pyridinemethanitrile, 3-phenyl-; (3-Cyanophenyl)(pyridin-3-yl)methane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Pyridin-3-Ylmethyl)Benzonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

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). 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.