Description

Methyl 3-Cyanopyridine-2-Carboxylate is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it provides a multifunctional scaffold containing both a nitrile and an ester group, enabling diverse chemical transformations to create complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system (CNS) and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its pyridine core for bioactive molecule design.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Functional Material Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological chemistry research and exploring new synthetic pathways in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for the production of client-specific target molecules.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 3-Cyanopyridine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	53940-11-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	162.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-3-methoxycarbonylpyridine; Methyl 2-cyano-3-pyridinecarboxylate; 3-Cyano-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-cyano-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-cyano-2-pyridinecarboxylate; 3-Cyanopicolinic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-cyanopicolinate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Cyanopyridine-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, including cGMP development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the original container tightly sealed to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.