2-Chloro-3-cyanopyridine

• CAT Number: R047396
• CAS Number: 6602-54-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H3ClN2
• Molecular Weight: 138.55
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-3-pyridinecarbonitrile; 2-Chloro-nicotinonitrile; 2-Chloronicotinonitrile; NSC 73287
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloropyridine-3-carbonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H3ClN2/c7-6-5(4-8)2-1-3-9-6/h1-3H
• InChIKey: JAUPUQRPBNDMDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(N=C1)Cl)C#N

2-Chloro-3-cyanopyridine (Cat No.: R047396) is a halogenated heterocyclic compound with the molecular formula C₆H₃ClN₂. It features a pyridine ring substituted with a chlorine atom at the 2-position and a cyano group at the 3-position. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, particularly in the development of heterocyclic drugs and fine chemicals. Its electrophilic chlorine enables nucleophilic substitution reactions, while the cyano group offers reactivity for further functionalization. It is typically used in cross-coupling and ring transformation strategies.