Description

3-Cyanopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical precursor in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex agrochemicals, where its bifunctional structure enables precise molecular construction. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those with pyridine-based cores, such as kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, coordination polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to synthesize molecular probes and labeled compounds for biochemical and diagnostic research applications.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom synthesis services catering to R&D and pilot-scale production needs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyanopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	53940-10-6
Molecular Formula	C7H4N2O2
Molecular Weight	148.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxy-3-cyanopyridine; 3-Cyano-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 3-Cyanopicolinic Acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-cyano-; Picolinic acid, 3-cyano-; 3-Cyano-2-pyridinylcarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyanopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of moisture from the atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.