Description

3-Hydroxypyridine-4-Carbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic building block with a fused nitrile and hydroxyl functionality. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its pyridine core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its coordinating ability.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for designing fluorescent tags or molecular probes to study biological systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological chemistry research and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxypyridine-4-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	87032-82-4
Molecular Formula	C6H4N2O
Molecular Weight	120.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-3-hydroxypyridine; 3-Hydroxy-4-cyanopyridine; 3-Pyridinol-4-carbonitrile; 4-Cyano-3-pyridinol; 3-Hydroxyisonicotinonitrile; 3-Hydroxy-4-pyridinecarbonitrile; 3-Oxo-3,4-dihydro-4-pyridinecarbonitrile (tautomeric form)
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Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxypyridine-4-Carbonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and development applications. 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and hygroscopic; handle and store under inert conditions for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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