4-cyanopyridine
Isonicotinonitrile, 4-Pyridinecarbonitrile, p-Cyanopyridine, 4-CP.
- CAS
- 100-48-1
- EC
- 202-856-7
- Sectors
- Pharma & Healthcare, Agriculture
4-cyanopyridine is a high-purity heterocyclic intermediate essential for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It serves as a primary precursor for Isoniazid, a critical medication used in the global treatment of tuberculosis.
This crystalline solid is valued for its excellent reactivity in catalytic hydrogenation and hydrolysis reactions. It consistently meets a purity level of ≥99%, ensuring high yields and stability during sensitive industrial chemical synthesis cycles.
As a versatile specialty intermediate, it is also utilized in the production of nicotinic acid derivatives and specific agrochemical compounds. Its role as a molecular building block offers efficiency for large-scale organic synthesis operations.
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4-cyanopyridine
Applications
- API Manufacturing: Acts as the fundamental precursor for the production of Isoniazid and other essential antitubercular drugs.
- Vitamin Production: Employed as a chemical intermediate in the industrial synthesis of Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3) and Nicotinamide.
- Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the formulation of specialized pesticides and herbicides that require stable pyridine-based structures.
Safety & Risks
4-cyanopyridine is harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin and acts as a skin and eye irritant. Handling requires a fume hood, nitrile gloves, and ANSI-approved safety goggles to prevent exposure.
Packaging
• 25 kg Fiber Drums
• 50 kg Plastic Drums
• Custom bulk packaging available upon request for industrial scales.