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Atomfair 2-Cyano-4-methylpyridine C7H6N2

Description 2-Cyano-4-methylpyridine (CAS No. 20970-75-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C7H6N2, widely utilized in pharmaceutical and chemical research. This heterocyclic nitrile derivative, also known by its IUPAC name 4-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile , features a pyridine ring substituted with a cyano group at the 2-position and a methyl group at the 4-position. Its crystalline form and stability under standard conditions make it ideal for synthetic applications. With a molecular weight of 118.14 g/mol, this compound is a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Available in >98% purity (HPLC), it is rigorously…

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2-Cyano-4-methylpyridine (CAS No. 20970-75-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C7H6N2, widely utilized in pharmaceutical and chemical research. This heterocyclic nitrile derivative, also known by its IUPAC name 4-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile, features a pyridine ring substituted with a cyano group at the 2-position and a methyl group at the 4-position. Its crystalline form and stability under standard conditions make it ideal for synthetic applications. With a molecular weight of 118.14 g/mol, this compound is a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Available in >98% purity (HPLC), it is rigorously tested to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

  • CAS No: 20970-75-6
  • Molecular Formula: C7H6N2
  • Molecular Weight: 118.14
  • Exact Mass: 118.053098200
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 118.053098200
  • IUPAC Name: 4-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile
  • SMILES: CC1=CC(=NC=C1)C#N
  • Synonyms: 2-Cyano-4-methylpyridine, 4-Methyl-2-pyridinecarbonitrile, 627-197-1, 1620-76-4, 4-methylpicolinonitrile

Application

2-Cyano-4-methylpyridine serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antihypertensive and antiviral agents. Its nitrile functionality allows for further derivatization into amides, carboxylic acids, or heterocyclic scaffolds. Researchers also employ it in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures. Additionally, it is used in agrochemical research for the design of novel pesticides and herbicides.

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