Description

2-Pyridinecarboxylicacid,Cyanomethylester(9Ci) CAS NO 84555-18-0 is a versatile pyridine derivative ester, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functional groups, which make it a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing pyridine or nicotinic acid motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific heterocyclic structures.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyridinecarboxylicacid,Cyanomethylester(9Ci) CAS NO 84555-18-0
CAS No.	84555-18-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	162.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyanomethyl picolinate; 2-(Cyanomethoxycarbonyl)pyridine; Picolinic acid cyanomethyl ester; Cyanomethyl pyridine-2-carboxylate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid cyanomethyl ester; (Pyridin-2-yl)carbonyloxyacetonitrile; Nicotinic acid cyanomethyl ester (common misnomer); Picolinoyloxyacetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Pyridinecarboxylicacid,Cyanomethylester(9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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