Description

5-Cyanoisoquinoline is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the strategic combination of the isoquinoline scaffold and a reactive nitrile group, enabling its use in the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key intermediate for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure 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 synthesis of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing molecular probes to study biological processes and enzyme functions.
• Academic and R&D: A fundamental reagent in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological development and discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Cyanoisoquinoline
CAS No.	27655-41-0
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2
Molecular Weight	154.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoquinoline-5-carbonitrile; 5-Cyano-isoquinoline; 5-Isoquinolinecarbonitrile; 27655-41-0; 5-CNIQ; 5-Cyano isoquinoline; 5-Cyan-iso-chinolin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Cyanoisoquinoline is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of GMP and ISO standards for advanced chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light sources to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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	< 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.