Description

3-Cyano-5-Methylpyridine is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key organic intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its molecular structure, featuring both a cyano group and a methyl-substituted pyridine ring, makes it a critical precursor in the synthesis of more complex pharmacologically active compounds. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the pyridine core contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, including charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Fine Chemical Production: A building block for creating complex molecules used in dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in medicinal chemistry and process chemistry research for method development and compound library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-5-Methylpyridine
CAS No.	42885-14-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2
Molecular Weight	118.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-3-pyridinecarbonitrile; 5-Methylnicotinonitrile; 3-Cyano-5-picoline; 5-Methyl-3-cyanopyridine; Nicotinonitrile, 5-methyl-; 3-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 5-methyl-; 5-Methylpyridine-3-carbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 3-Cyano-5-Methylpyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full batch traceability are provided to guarantee consistent quality, reliability, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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