Description

4-(2-Pyridyl)Benzonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic aromatic compound featuring a benzonitrile core substituted with a pyridine ring. This molecular structure makes it a valuable building block and key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with pyridine-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of nitrogen-containing ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and exploratory organic synthesis in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Pyridyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	32111-34-5
Molecular Formula	C12H8N2
Molecular Weight	180.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Pyridin-2-yl)benzonitrile; 2-(4-Cyanophenyl)pyridine; 4-Cyanophenyl-2-pyridine; p-(2-Pyridyl)benzonitrile; 4-Pyridin-2-yl-benzonitrile; 2-Pyridyl-4-cyanobenzene; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 2'-cyano- (related); 4-(2-Pyridinyl)benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Pyridyl)Benzonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments. We adhere to relevant industry standards to support our customers' R&D and scale-up needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.