What is 3-Cyanopyridine CAS 100-54-9?
3-Cyanopyridine CAS 100-54-9, also known as nicotinonitrile, is a pyridine derivative bearing a cyano group at the 3-position and serves as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for producing nicotinic acid derivatives, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical compounds.
Specification
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
Colorless or white to yellow Crystalline Mass, Crystals or Chunks |
| Melting Point |
48-52 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point |
201 °C(lit.) |
| Density |
1.159 |
| Fp |
184 °F |
| pka |
pK1:1.45(+1) (25°C) |
| Storage Temp |
Inert atmosphere, Room Temperature |
Feature
- Pyridine Core: Contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring widely used in fine chemical synthesis.
- Reactive Intermediate: The cyano group enables diverse downstream chemical transformations.
- Multi-Industry Use: Applicable across pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.
- Synthesis Flexibility: Serves as a versatile precursor for multiple nitrogen-containing compounds.
- Established Raw: A well-recognized intermediate with stable demand in industrial synthesis chains.
Application
- Vitamin Intermediate: Used in the production of nicotinic acid (vitamin B3) and related derivatives.
- Pharma Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate for active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug molecules.
- Agro Intermediate: Applied in the synthesis of pesticides and crop protection chemicals.
- Heterocycle Building: Used to prepare heterocyclic compounds such as imidazolines and thiazolines.
- Fine Chemicals: Functions as a precursor in specialty chemicals and advanced material synthesis.
Packaging
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