Description

6-Cyano-2-Methyl-3-Nitropyridine is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries requiring high-purity intermediates for research and development, including medicinal chemistry and material science, are the primary users of this specialized chemical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drug candidates targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its nitropyridine core structure.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for creating functionalized polymers, ligands for catalysis, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry, ring transformations, and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized to synthesize complex chelating agents and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Cyano-2-Methyl-3-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	65169-58-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5N3O2
Molecular Weight	163.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-nitro-6-pyridinecarbonitrile; 3-Nitro-2-methylpyridine-6-carbonitrile; 2-Methyl-3-nitropyridine-6-carbonitrile; 6-Cyano-2-methyl-3-nitropyridine; 2-Methyl-3-nitro-6-cyanopyridine; Pyridine, 6-cyano-2-methyl-3-nitro-; 65169-58-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Cyano-2-Methyl-3-Nitropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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.