Description

2,5-Pyridinediacetonitrile is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized pyridine core and reactive nitrile groups, making it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a precursor for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized pyridine moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and inhibitors for biochemical research.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Pyridinediacetonitrile
CAS No.	46126-83-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7N3
Molecular Weight	157.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Bis(cyanomethyl)pyridine; Pyridine-2,5-diacetonitrile; 2,5-Di(cyanomethyl)pyridine; 2,5-Pyridinedicarbonitrile, dihydro-; (Pyridine-2,5-diyl)diacetonitrile; 2,5-Pyridylenediacetonitrile; α,α'-(2,5-Pyridinediyl)diacetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Pyridinediacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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