Description

2-Cyano-4-Pyridine Acetic Acid is a versatile pyridine derivative and a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional structure, featuring both a cyano group and a carboxylic acid moiety on the pyridine ring, enabling its use in complex molecular construction. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing a functionalized pyridine core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pyridine-acetic acid scaffold is required.
• 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 specialty polymers, organic semiconductors, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its coordinating and polymerizable groups.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing fluorescent tags, enzyme inhibitors, and other molecular probes for biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-4-Pyridine Acetic Acid
CAS No.	502509-05-9
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	162.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Pyridineacetic acid, 2-cyano-; (2-Cyano-4-pyridinyl)acetic acid; 2-Cyano-4-pyridylacetic acid; 2-Cyanopyridine-4-acetic acid; 4-(Carboxymethyl)picolinonitrile; 2-Cyanoisonicotinic acid, acetic acid derivative; Picolinonitrile-4-acetic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-4-Pyridine Acetic 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, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.