Description

5-(Tributylstannyl)-2-Pyridinecarbonitrile is a specialized organotin reagent featuring a reactive pyridinecarbonitrile moiety. This compound is a critical building block in modern synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for cross-coupling reactions. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Stille cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create novel heterocyclic compounds with potential herbicidal or insecticidal activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Ligand Precursor: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the synthesis of tagged molecules for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for methodological development and the exploration of new synthetic routes in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-(Tributylstannyl)-2-Pyridinecarbonitrile
CAS No.	866606-03-3
Molecular Formula	C18H30N2Sn
Molecular Weight	401.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-5-(tributylstannyl)pyridine; 5-(Tributylstannyl)picolinonitrile; Tributyl(5-cyano-2-pyridyl)stannane; 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 5-(tributylstannyl)-; Picolinonitrile, 5-(tributylstannyl)-; 5-Tributylstannyl-2-cyanopyridine; 5-(SnBu3)-2-Pyridinecarbonitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-(Tributylstannyl)-2-Pyridinecarbonitrile is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. Our commitment to high-purity organometallic reagents supports rigorous R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C to minimize decomposition. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to exclude air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
Tin (Sn) Content	Calculated from formula

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