2-Amino-4-cyanopyridine

• CAT Number: R009623
• CAS Number: 42182-27-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H5N3
• Molecular Weight: 119.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Amino-4-pyridinecarbonitrile; 2-Aminoisonicotinonitrile
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-aminopyridine-4-carbonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H5N3/c7-4-5-1-2-9-6(8)3-5/h1-3H,(H2,8,9)
• InChIKey: GEEAYLFEIFJFGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CN=C(C=C1C#N)N

2-Amino-4-cyanopyridine(CAT: R009623) is a multifunctional heterocyclic building block featuring both amino and cyano substituents on a pyridine ring. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, agrochemicals, and heterocyclic scaffolds. Its electron-rich amino group and electron-withdrawing cyano group enable a wide range of nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable for constructing complex molecular frameworks. 2-Amino-4-cyanopyridine is commonly used in the development of kinase inhibitors, anti-inflammatory agents, and other biologically active compounds. Its chemical stability and reactivity profile make it an essential reagent in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry research.