2-Chloro-5-pyridineacetonitrile

• CAT Number: L011369
• CAS Number: 39891-09-3
• Molecular Formula: C7H5ClN2
• Molecular Weight: 152.58
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)acetonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5ClN2/c8-7-2-1-6(3-4-9)5-10-7/h1-2,5H,3H2
• InChIKey: BLGUCBUETMYJTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=NC=C1CC#N)Cl

2-Chloro-5-pyridineacetonitrile（Cat No.:L011369）is a chlorinated pyridine derivative featuring a nitrile-bearing acetonitrile side chain at the 5-position and a chlorine atom at the 2-position of the pyridine ring. This compound is widely used as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. The electron-withdrawing chlorine and nitrile groups enable selective functionalization, making it valuable in heterocyclic chemistry and the development of bioactive scaffolds. Its structure supports nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions, aiding in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly those targeting enzyme modulation or receptor-based biological activities.