Description

6-Methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile (CAS: 1620-75-3) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₆N₂. This versatile nitrile derivative of pyridine is widely used as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical production, and advanced material research. The product is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with a minimum purity of 97%, ensuring consistent performance in demanding applications. Its unique structure featuring both pyridine and nitrile functional groups makes it particularly valuable for heterocyclic chemistry and metal ligand coordination studies. The compound is packaged under inert atmosphere to maintain stability and comes with comprehensive analytical documentation including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR spectra for quality verification. Strict quality control measures ensure low levels of heavy metals (<10 ppm) and other impurities.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1620-75-3
• Complexity: 133
• IUPAC Name: 6-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6N2/c1-6-3-2-4-7(5-8)9-6/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI Key: CMADFEQMYFNYCF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 118.053098200
• Molecular Formula: C7H6N2
• Molecular Weight: 118.14
• SMILES: CC1=NC(=CC=C1)C#N
• Topological: 36.7
• Monoisotopic Mass: 118.053098200
• Synonyms: 6-Methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile, EINECS 216-588-9, DTXSID60167284, NSC 26022, DTXCID0089775, 216-588-9, 1620-75-3, 6-Methylpicolinonitrile, 2-CYANO-6-METHYLPYRIDINE, 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarbonitrile, 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 6-methyl-, 2-Methyl-6-cyanopyridine, 6-methyl-pyridine-2-carbonitrile, 6-Cyano-2-methylpyridine, MFCD00190586, 6-methyl-2-cyanopyridine, 2-Cyano-6-methyl pyridine, NSC26022, 6-Cyano-2-picoline, 2-Cyano-6-methylpyridine (2-Cyano-6-picoline), SCHEMBL129515, SCHEMBL129516, SCHEMBL1819569, SCHEMBL4756829, SCHEMBL18300525, BBL103738, CL0059, GEO-01725, NSC-26022, SBB065461, STL557548, AKOS002911942, 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarbonitrile, 97%, AB04512, AC-1870, CS-W002490, HY-W002490, SY007553, TS-01607, C3025, NS00025293, EN300-43932, AK-830/25033026, F3157-0008, Z445153364

6-Methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, particularly for antiviral and anticancer agents. Researchers utilize this compound as a precursor for developing novel pyridine-based ligands in catalytic systems. In material science, it finds application in the preparation of specialized polymers and liquid crystals. The nitrile group provides an excellent handle for further functionalization through hydrolysis, reduction, or cycloaddition reactions.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

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

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.6%)

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