Description

2-(Pyridin-3-Yl)Benzonitrile is a high-purity organic compound featuring a biphenyl-like structure with a nitrile group and a pyridine moiety, making it a versatile and valuable chemical intermediate. This compound is essential for advanced synthesis, particularly in the development of complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, including ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile nitrile-containing intermediate for further functionalization via hydrolysis, reduction, or cyclization reactions.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling more efficient synthetic pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in both university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Pyridin-3-Yl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	855196-53-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈N₂
Molecular Weight	180.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2-Cyanophenyl)pyridine; 2-(3-Pyridinyl)benzonitrile; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carbonitrile, 3'-cyano-; 3-Pyridinylbenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-(3-pyridinyl)-; 2-(Pyridin-3-yl)benzonitrile; 3-(2-Cyanophenyl)pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Pyridin-3-Yl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to confirm identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light as indicated.

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	< 10 ppm

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