Description

3-Amino-4-Cyanopyridine is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound featuring both amino and cyano functional groups on a pyridine ring. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive pyridine core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and exploratory organic synthesis in academic and industrial labs.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Can be used in the production of specialized dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-4-Cyanopyridine
CAS No.	78790-79-1
Molecular Formula	C6H5N3
Molecular Weight	119.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-3-aminopyridine; 3-Amino-4-pyridinecarbonitrile; 4-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 3-amino-; 3-Aminoisonicotinonitrile; 3-Amino-4-cyanopyridine; 3-Amino-4-pyridyl cyanide; 3-Amino-4-cyano-pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Amino-4-Cyanopyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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