Description

Ethyl 4-Cyano-2-Pyridinecarboxylate is a versatile pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an ester and a nitrile group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable and scalable synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those containing functionalized pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific pyridine-based architectures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components for molecular sensors.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: A versatile starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs producing bespoke compounds for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Cyano-2-Pyridinecarboxylate
CAS No.	97316-50-2
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-cyano-2-pyridinecarboxylate; 4-Cyano-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-cyano-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-cyanopicolinate; 4-Cyanopicolinic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-cyanopyridine-2-carboxylate; 97316-50-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Cyano-2-Pyridinecarboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your internal specifications and cGMP guidelines where applicable.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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