Description

4-Cyano-3-Pyridineacetonitrile is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nitrile groups make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty chemicals, and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing pyridine and fused heterocyclic ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its reactive nitrile functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing labeled compounds and molecular probes for biochemical and diagnostic applications.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable building block for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-3-Pyridineacetonitrile
CAS No.	3423-43-6
Molecular Formula	C8H5N3
Molecular Weight	143.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pyridineacetonitrile, 4-cyano-; 4-Cyano-3-pyridylacetonitrile; 2-(4-Cyanopyridin-3-yl)acetonitrile; (4-Cyanopyridin-3-yl)acetonitrile; 3-Pyridineacetonitrile, 4-cyano- (9CI); 3423-43-6; 4-Cyano-3-pyridineacetonitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Cyano-3-Pyridineacetonitrile is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, and custom specifications can be developed to support your project needs.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.