Description

2-Hydroxynicotinonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. This compound matters for its crucial role in constructing complex nitrogen-containing molecular frameworks, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing nicotinic acid or pyridine derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing enzyme inhibitors and molecular probes in biochemical research.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block for methodological development and novel synthetic route exploration in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxynicotinonitrile
CAS No.	95907-03-2
Molecular Formula	C6H4N2O
Molecular Weight	120.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxypyridine-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-2-pyridinol; 2-Hydroxy-3-cyanopyridine; 2-Pyridinol, 3-cyano-; 3-Cyano-2(1H)-pyridinone; 2-Hydroxynicotinic acid nitrile; Nicotinonitrile, 2-hydroxy-; 2-Oxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxynicotinonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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