Description

6-Cyano-2,3-Dimethylpyridine is a high-purity, versatile pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both cyano and methyl substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and performance chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: 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 novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its 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 advanced organic electronic materials, such as electron-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Fine Chemical Production: A versatile building block for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring a functionalized pyridine structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Cyano-2,3-Dimethylpyridine
CAS No.	59146-67-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dimethyl-6-cyanopyridine; 6-Cyano-2,3-lutidine; 2,3-Dimethylpyridine-6-carbonitrile; 6-Cyano-2,3-dimethylpyridine; Pyridine, 6-cyano-2,3-dimethyl-; 2,3-Lutidine-6-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Cyano-2,3-Dimethylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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, strong acids, and strong bases.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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