Description

5-Cyanopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a nitrile group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyridine core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other advanced materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Cyanopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	53234-55-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4N2O2
Molecular Weight	148.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Carboxy-5-cyanopyridine; 5-Cyano-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 5-Cyanopicolinic Acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-cyano-; Picolinic acid, 5-cyano-; 5-CN-Pyridine-2-COOH; 5-Cyanopyridine-2-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 5-Cyanopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled 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. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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