Description

4-Cyano-2-Methoxypyridine is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a cyano group and a methoxy-substituted pyridine ring, which enables precise molecular construction. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• 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 creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and mechanisms.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: A critical building block for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) engaged in custom synthesis projects from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-2-Methoxypyridine
CAS No.	72716-86-0
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O
Molecular Weight	134.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-4-cyanopyridine; 4-Cyano-2-methoxypyridine; 2-Methoxypyridine-4-carbonitrile; 4-Cyano-2-pyridyl methyl ether; 4-CN-2-MeO-Pyridine; Pyridine, 4-cyano-2-methoxy-; 72716-86-0 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Cyano-2-Methoxypyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your regulatory and R&D documentation 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 and strong bases.

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%

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