Description

2-Amino-5,6-Dimethylpyridine-3-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its multifunctional structure, featuring both an amino and a nitrile group on a dimethyl-substituted pyridine core, enabling its use in constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as dyes and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for bespoke synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-5,6-Dimethylpyridine-3-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	847060-83-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9N3
Molecular Weight	147.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dimethyl-3-cyano-2-aminopyridine; 3-Cyano-2-amino-5,6-dimethylpyridine; 2-Amino-5,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinecarbonitrile; 5,6-Dimethyl-2-aminonicotinonitrile; 2-Amino-5,6-dimethylnicotinonitrile; 2-Amino-5,6-lutidine-3-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-5,6-Dimethylpyridine-3-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with all shipments, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

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.