Description

2-(6-Phenylpyridin-2-Yl)Acetonitrile is a high-purity, versatile nitrile-based building block with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both phenyl and pyridyl moieties, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for electronic and photonic applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and enzyme activity.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-Up: Available for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical manufacturers for custom synthesis projects from gram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(6-Phenylpyridin-2-Yl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	794522-71-7
Molecular Formula	C13H10N2
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(6-Phenyl-2-pyridinyl)acetonitrile; (6-Phenylpyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile; 2-(6-Phenylpyridin-2-yl)ethanenitrile; 2-Pyridineacetonitrile, 6-phenyl-; 6-Phenyl-2-pyridineacetonitrile; 2-(6-Phenyl-2-pyridyl)acetonitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(6-Phenylpyridin-2-Yl)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. We provide full traceability and guarantee consistent purity and performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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.