Description

2-Cyano-n-Pyridin-2-Yl-Acetamide is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring both cyano and acetamide functional groups on a pyridine backbone. This unique structure makes it a valuable versatile building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical research and agrochemical development organizations for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers and functional organic materials with specific electronic or photophysical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for bespoke synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-n-Pyridin-2-Yl-Acetamide
CAS No.	90004-06-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7N3O
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-N-(pyridin-2-yl)acetamide; 2-Pyridylacetamide, α-cyano-; α-Cyano-2-pyridylacetamide; N-(2-Pyridinyl)-2-cyanoacetamide; 2-Cyanoacetamide, N-2-pyridinyl-; Acetamide, 2-cyano-N-2-pyridinyl-; (Cyanoacetyl)-2-aminopyridine
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Cyano-n-Pyridin-2-Yl-Acetamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements of research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each 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 room temperature (15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.