Description

8-Cyanotetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine is a high-value, nitrogen-rich heterocyclic compound featuring a fused tetrazole and pyridine ring system. This unique molecular architecture makes it a critical advanced intermediate for synthesizing complex pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for constructing novel active molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic scaffold for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized nitrogen-donor ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Energetic Materials Research: Its high nitrogen content makes it an object of study in the development of new, high-performance energetic compounds.
• Functional Material Development: Investigated as a core structure for organic electronic materials, such as electron-transport layers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Cyanotetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine
CAS No.	40306-97-6
Molecular Formula	C7H3N5
Molecular Weight	157.13 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Cyano[1,2,3]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine; Tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-8-carbonitrile; 8-Cyano-1,2,3-triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine; 1,2,3-Triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-8-carbonitrile; 8-CN-tetrazolopyridine; [1,2,3]Triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-8-carbonitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of 8-Cyanotetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and traceability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by HPLC, NMR, and MS are available upon request to support your regulatory and R&D 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.