Description

5-o-Tolylpyridine-3-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile heterocyclic building block. This compound is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which is critical for constructing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry and materials science. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its bioactive pyridine core.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology: Utilized as a probe or scaffold in the study of biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs performing bespoke chemical synthesis for clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-o-Tolylpyridine-3-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	1268076-20-5
Molecular Formula	C13H10N2
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(2-Methylphenyl)pyridine-3-carbonitrile; 5-(2-Methylphenyl)-3-pyridinecarbonitrile; 3-Cyano-5-(2-methylphenyl)pyridine; 5-(o-Tolyl)nicotinonitrile; 5-(2-Tolyl)pyridine-3-carbonitrile; 5-(2-Methylphenyl)-3-cyanopyridine; 2-Methyl-5-(3-cyanopyridin-5-yl)benzene
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Quality Control

Our 5-o-Tolylpyridine-3-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and current industry standards for research-grade chemicals.

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 (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.