Description

2-Hydroxy-5-Nitronicotinonitrile is a versatile nitrile-substituted pyridine derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both hydroxy and nitro functional groups on the pyridine ring, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing functionalized polymers or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study biological processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research compound for exploring new heterocyclic reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-5-Nitronicotinonitrile
CAS No.	31309-38-3
Molecular Formula	C6H3N3O3
Molecular Weight	165.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-5-nitro-2(1H)-pyridinone; 2-Hydroxy-5-nitropyridine-3-carbonitrile; 5-Nitro-3-cyano-2-pyridone; 2-Pyridinol, 5-nitro-3-cyano-; 5-Nitro-2-hydroxynicotinonitrile; 3-Cyano-5-nitro-2-hydroxypyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Hydroxy-5-Nitronicotinonitrile adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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