Description

3-Methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile (CAS: 20970-75-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₆N₂. This versatile nitrile derivative of pyridine is widely used in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis. The compound features a methyl group at the 3-position and a cyano group at the 2-position of the pyridine ring, making it a valuable intermediate for heterocyclic chemistry. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure >98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with excellent shelf stability. Suitable for research, process development, and small-scale manufacturing, it is packaged under inert gas to maintain quality. Available in quantities ranging from grams to multi-kilogram batches, with custom packaging options upon request.

Properties

• CAS Number: 20970-75-6
• Complexity: 133
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6N2/c1-6-3-2-4-9-7(6)5-8/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI Key: WBXZCDIZXWDPBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 118.053098200
• Molecular Formula: C7H6N2
• Molecular Weight: 118.14
• SMILES: CC1=C(N=CC=C1)C#N
• Topological: 36.7
• Monoisotopic Mass: 118.053098200
• Synonyms: 3-Methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile, 3-methyl-2-pyridinecarbonitrile, 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 3-methyl-, DTXSID60943262, DTXCID401776076, 244-131-3, einecs 244-131-3, 2-Cyano-3-methylpyridine, 20970-75-6, 3-Methylpicolinonitrile, MFCD00190585, 2-cyano-3-methyl pyridine, Pyridinecarbonitrile, methyl-, 2-CYANO-3-METHYL-PYRIDINE, 2-Cyano-3-picoline, Cyano-3-methylpyridine, 3-methyl-2-cyanopyridine, 2-Cyano-3-methylpyridine (2-Cyano-3-picoline), SCHEMBL130042, SCHEMBL130043, 3-Methylpicolinonitrile, 98%, SCHEMBL4756522, SCHEMBL17316457, 3-methyl-pyridine-2-carbonitrile, BCP16112, STR04655, BBL011525, SBB055741, SC4241, STL146641, AKOS005216045, AC-4379, CS-W016588, SB22060, BP-11859, TS-01608, DB-025282, NS00010837, ST50949447, EN300-39349, AN-584/42118739, F0001-0750, Z382716046, InChI=1/C7H6N2/c1-6-3-2-4-9-7(6)5-8/h2-4H,1H

3-Methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile serves as a key building block in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly for antimalarial and antiviral agents. It is employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex heterocyclic systems. The compound also finds use in agricultural chemistry for developing novel pesticides and herbicides. Researchers utilize its reactive nitrile group for further functionalization through hydrolysis, reduction, or nucleophilic addition reactions.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (12.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (93.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (91.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (12.1%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (93.1%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (91.4%)

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