Description

6-Piperidin-1-Ylnicotinonitrile is a high-purity organic compound, identified by CAS NO 501378-38-7, that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a piperidine-substituted nitrile, makes it a critical intermediate for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to innovate and scale complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating complex ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and production of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and cellular processes.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up production under cGMP conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Piperidin-1-Ylnicotinonitrile
CAS No.	501378-38-7
Molecular Formula	C11H13N3
Molecular Weight	187.24 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Piperidin-1-yl)nicotinonitrile; 2-Cyano-5-(1-piperidinyl)pyridine; 5-(Piperidin-1-yl)pyridine-2-carbonitrile; Nicotinonitrile, 6-(1-piperidinyl)-; 6-(1-Piperidinyl)-3-pyridinecarbonitrile; 6-Piperidin-1-yl-pyridine-3-carbonitrile; 6-Piperidin-1-ylnicotinonitrile; 501378-38-7
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Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Piperidin-1-Ylnicotinonitrile is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as confirmed by advanced analytical techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.