Description

6-Ethylpicolinonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic nitrile compound serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyridine core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, including charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry optimization in both academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring a substituted picolinonitrile structure.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-Ethylpicolinonitrile
CAS No.	59146-66-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-6-ethylpyridine; 6-Ethyl-2-cyanopyridine; 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 6-ethyl-; 6-Ethylpyridine-2-carbonitrile; 6-Ethyl-2-pyridinecarbonitrile; Picolinonitrile, 6-ethyl-; 6-Ethyl-2-cyano-pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Ethylpicolinonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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	≤ 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.