3-cyanopyridine
Nicotinonitrile, Pyridine-3-carbonitrile, 3-CP, m-Cyanopyridine.
- CAS
- 100-54-9
- EC
- 202-863-0
- Sectors
- Pharma & Healthcare, Agriculture
3-Cyanopyridine (CAS 100-54-9) is a heterocyclic pyridine derivative that appears as a crystalline mass, crystals or chunks in colorless or white to yellow form, and serves as a technical grade building block for nicotinic acid, nicotinamide, pharmaceutical APIs and agrochemical actives. It serves as a crucial building block for consistent, high-quality Vitamin B3 derivative production.
This technical grade compound exhibits high reactivity and is essential for producing advanced pharmaceutical APIs and agrochemicals. Its stable crystalline form and chemical properties allow for efficient large-scale industrial processing and handling.
As a vital pyridine derivative, it offers a 99% minimum purity profile for global health and nutrition markets. It provides a reliable pathway for manufacturing specialized herbicides and diverse therapeutic agents with industrial precision.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C6H4N2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 104.11 g/mol |
| Form | Crystalline Mass, Crystals or Chunks |
| Color | Colorless or white to yellow |
| Melting point | 51 °C |
| Boiling point | 206.9 °C |
| Density | 1.1590 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C |
| Water solubility | 140 g/L (20 °C) |
| Flash point | 184 °F |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Corrosive, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard |
| HS code | 29333999 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
3-cyanopyridine
Applications
- Vitamin B3 Synthesis: Acts as the primary industrial precursor for the large-scale production of Nicotinamide and Nicotinic Acid.
- Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized as a reactive building block in the synthesis of active ingredients for cardiovascular and metabolic medications.
- Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialized pesticides and herbicides, notably for crop protection in the agriculture sector.
Safety & Risks
Classified as Harmful if swallowed and causes Serious Eye Irritation. Essential PPE includes chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and a NIOSH-approved respirator during industrial handling.
Packaging
- 25 kg Fiber Drums
- 500 kg / 1000 kg FIBC Big Bags
- 1 kg / 5 kg Aluminum Bags (Sample size)