Description

4-Methyl-1-Oxidopyridin-1-Ium-3-Carbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic building block and a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a pyridinium N-oxide and a nitrile group, makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to create novel molecules with specific electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive nitrile and heterocyclic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional organic materials, including liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new reaction pathways, heterocyclic chemistry, and the synthesis of complex molecular architectures.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a key component in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments due to its conjugated system and functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-1-Oxidopyridin-1-Ium-3-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	7153-67-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O
Molecular Weight	134.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyano-4-methylpyridine 1-oxide; 4-Methyl-3-cyanopyridine N-oxide; 4-Methylpyridine-3-carbonitrile 1-oxide; 3-Cyano-4-picoline 1-oxide; 4-Methyl-3-pyridinecarbonitrile 1-oxide; 1-Hydroxy-4-methylpyridin-1-ium-3-carbonitrile; 4-Methyl-1-hydroxypyridin-1-ium-3-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-1-Oxidopyridin-1-Ium-3-Carbonitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure consistency and compliance with customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing 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)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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