4-Cyanopyridine | 100-48-1

Cas No :

100-48-1

Form :

Powder

Molecular Weight :

104.11 G/Mol

Molecular Formula :

C6H4N2

Boiling Point :

210 °C

Melting Point :

70 °C

Flash Point :

120 °C

Solubility :

Slightly Soluble In Water; Soluble In Organic Solvents (Ethanol, Acetone, Acetonitrile)

Description :

Overview of 4-Cyanopyridine

 

4-Cyanopyridine (Isonicotinonitrile) is a pyridine derivative used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, agrochemical building block, and chemical reagent in organic synthesis.

Known for its cyano and pyridine functionalities, providing versatile reactivity, 4-Cyanopyridine is widely used in drug synthesis, developing bioactive compounds, and manufacturing speciality chemicals.

This compound appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline solid. Its structure, combining pyridine nitrogen with a para-positioned cyano group, provides unique electronic properties and reactivity patterns valuable in pharmaceutical chemistry.

Related products include 2-Cyanopyridine, 3-Cyanopyridine, Benzyl Chloroformate, and other pyridine derivatives used in pharmaceutical synthesis.

 

 

Applications of 4-Cyanopyridine

 

Pharmaceutical Synthesis

 

  • Used in synthesising pharmaceutical intermediates
  • Applied in preparing drug candidates
  • Used in manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients
  • Applied in developing anti-tuberculosis drugs

 

Industrial Chemical Synthesis

 

  • Used in synthesising heterocyclic compounds
  • Applied in preparing isonicotinic acid derivatives
  • Used in manufacturing agrochemical intermediates

 

Research & Development

 

  • Used in organic synthesis methodology development
  • Applied in studying pyridine chemistry
  • Used in ligand synthesis for catalysis
  • Applied in coordination chemistry research

 

 

Safety & Handling Guidelines

 

  • TOXIC—avoid inhalation and skin contact
  • May release cyanide upon metabolism—handle with care
  • Use gloves, goggles, and protective clothing
  • Handle in a well-ventilated fume hood
  • Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place
  • Keep away from strong acids and oxidising agents
  • Dispose of according to hazardous waste protocols
  • Follow COA and MSDS instructions strictly

 

 

Where to Buy 4-Cyanopyridine?

 

4-Cyanopyridine Manufacturer

 

ChemicalBull supplies high-purity 4-Cyanopyridine for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

 

4-Cyanopyridine Supplier & Distributor

 

  • Available in bulk quantities for pharmaceutical and research use
  • High-purity grades (98%, 99%)
  • Pharmaceutical and technical grades
  • COA, MSDS, and specifications provided

 

 

MSDS

 

Includes detailed toxicity information, safety instructions, and handling protocols.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

  1. What is 4 Cyanopyridine boiling point?

    The boiling point is approximately 187-189°C.

  2. What is 4 Cyanopyridine molecular weight?

    Molecular weight: 104.11 g/mol.

  3. What is 4 cyanopyridine formula?

    Molecular formula: C₆H₄N₂ or NC-C₅H₄N.

  4. What is 4 cyanopyridine solubility?

    Moderately soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents including ethanol, methanol, DMF, DMSO, and acetone.

  5. What is 4-Cyanopyridine cas no?

    CAS number: 100-48-1.