Description

4-Pyridylacetonitrile Hydrochloride is a versatile and high-purity organic salt primarily used as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a crucial building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those containing pyridine or nicotinonitrile moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Pyridylacetonitrile Hydrochloride
CAS No.	92333-25-0
Molecular Formula	C7H7ClN2
Molecular Weight	154.60 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Pyridineacetonitrile Hydrochloride; (4-Pyridyl)acetonitrile Hydrochloride; 2-(Pyridin-4-yl)acetonitrile Hydrochloride; Picolinonitrile Hydrochloride (ambiguous, verify); 4-Cyanomethylpyridine Hydrochloride; Pyridine-4-acetonitrile Hydrochloride; 4-Pyridylmethyl Cyanide Hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Pyridylacetonitrile Hydrochloride is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to ensure 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent degradation.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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