Description

3-Isoquinolinecarbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core structure makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel compounds with specific biological and material properties. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders, oncology, and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the isoquinoline scaffold for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and other functional materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cyclization and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Isoquinolinecarbonitrile
CAS No.	26947-41-1
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2
Molecular Weight	154.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoquinoline-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyanoisoquinoline; 3-CNIQ; 1-Azanaphthalene-3-carbonitrile; 3-Quinolinecarbonitrile (common misnomer); 3-Cyano-1-azanaphthalene; 3-CN-Isoquinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Isoquinolinecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.