Description

2-Methoxy-3-(3-Cyanophenylacetyl)Pyridine is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate with a defined molecular architecture. This compound matters for its critical role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring precise chemical modifications. Pharmaceutical R&D teams and fine chemical manufacturers need it to develop and scale up production of next-generation drug candidates, ensuring process reliability and final product quality.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the multi-step synthesis of novel drug molecules, especially within central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder research pipelines.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Development: Used in the research and process development stages for creating new APIs, leveraging its pyridine and cyanophenylacetyl functional groups.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, enabling further functionalization and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Contract Research & Manufacturing (CRMO): Supplied to CRMO organizations for custom synthesis projects and pilot-scale production under cGMP guidelines.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Utilized in university and corporate R&D laboratories for exploring new chemical entities and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Methoxy-3-(3-Cyanophenylacetyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	898785-93-8
Molecular Formula	C16H14N2O2
Molecular Weight	266.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Cyanophenylacetyl)-2-methoxypyridine; 2-Methoxy-3-[(3-cyanophenyl)acetyl]pyridine; 898785-93-8; 3-(2-Methoxypyridin-3-yl)-3-oxo-2-(3-cyanophenyl)propanenitrile (related tautomer/form); Pyridine, 2-methoxy-3-[(3-cyanophenyl)acetyl]-; (3-Cyanophenyl)(2-methoxypyridin-3-yl)methanone (alternative representation)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methoxy-3-(3-Cyanophenylacetyl)Pyridine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for pharmaceutical intermediates. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and specification adherence.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.