Description

2-[(4-Methoxybenzyl)Amino]Nicotinonitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring a nicotinonitrile core substituted with a 4-methoxybenzylamino group. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable high-purity building block and key intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where precise chemical functionality is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile reagent for constructing more complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles in medicinal and process chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional additive in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university laboratories and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) for exploratory chemistry and method development projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(4-Methoxybenzyl)Amino]Nicotinonitrile
CAS No.	854382-10-8
Molecular Formula	C14H13N3O
Molecular Weight	239.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(4-Methoxybenzyl)amino]pyridine-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-2-[(4-methoxybenzyl)amino]pyridine; Nicotinonitrile, 2-[(4-methoxybenzyl)amino]-; 2-[(4-Methoxybenzyl)amino]-3-cyanopyridine; 2-Amino-3-cyano-4-methoxybenzylpyridine (common name variant); 854382-10-8 (CAS Registry Number); p-Methoxybenzylamino nicotinonitrile
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-[(4-Methoxybenzyl)Amino]Nicotinonitrile adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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