Description

3,4,5-Pyridinetricarbonitrile, 2,6-Dimethyl- is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block characterized by its three nitrile groups on a dimethylpyridine core. This compound matters as a versatile and reactive intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures in advanced research and development. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the creation of novel functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Chelator Development: Serves as a starting material for creating polydentate ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, dyes, and organic electronic materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and enzyme functions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3,4,5-Pyridinetricarbonitrile, 2,6-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	872336-73-7
Molecular Formula	C10H5N5
Molecular Weight	195.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-3,4,5-pyridinetricarbonitrile; 2,6-Dimethylpyridine-3,4,5-tricarbonitrile; 3,4,5-Cyano-2,6-dimethylpyridine; 2,6-Dimethyl-3,4,5-tricyanopyridine; Pyridine-3,4,5-tricarbonitrile, 2,6-dimethyl-; 2,6-Dimethylpyridine-3,4,5-tricarboxylic acid trinitrile
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Quality Control

Our 3,4,5-Pyridinetricarbonitrile, 2,6-Dimethyl- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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