Description

4-Aminopicolinonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic building block featuring both amino and nitrile functional groups on a pyridine core. This compound is highly valued in advanced organic synthesis for its dual reactivity, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly in the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to prepare specialized chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied for bespoke R&D projects and scale-up production under cGMP conditions where applicable.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Aminopicolinonitrile
CAS No.	98139-15-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5N3
Molecular Weight	119.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Amino-2-cyanopyridine; 2-Cyano-4-aminopyridine; 4-Amino-2-pyridinecarbonitrile; Picolinonitrile, 4-amino-; 4-Aminopyridine-2-carbonitrile; 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 4-amino-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Aminopicolinonitrile is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications. Custom purity grades and analytical packages are available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.