Description

(4-Fluorophenyl)(6-Methylpyridin-2-Yl)Acetonitrile is a high-purity, versatile nitrile-based building block with a unique pyridine-fluorophenyl hybrid structure. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides due to its bioactive scaffold.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands in catalysis and material science.
• Functional Material Development: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular tools for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Fluorophenyl)(6-Methylpyridin-2-Yl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	497854-87-2
Molecular Formula	C14H11FN2
Molecular Weight	226.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(4-Fluorophenyl)(6-methyl-2-pyridinyl)acetonitrile]; (4-Fluorophenyl)(6-methyl-2-pyridinyl)acetonitrile; 2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-2-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile; 6-Methyl-2-[(4-fluorophenyl)(cyano)methyl]pyridine; α-Cyano-4-fluorophenyl-6-methyl-2-pyridinemethane
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Quality Control

Our (4-Fluorophenyl)(6-Methylpyridin-2-Yl)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for research and development purposes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.