3-Cyanopyridine

• CAT Number: R026886
• CAS Number: 100-54-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H4N2
• Molecular Weight: 104.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Nicotinonitrile (8CI); 3-Azabenzonitrile; 3-Cyanopyridine; 3-Pyridinenitrile; 3-Pyridyl Cyanide; 3-Pyridylcarbonitrile; NSC 17558; Nicotinic Acid Nitrile; β-Cyanopyridine
• Storage: Desiccate at +4C
• IUPAC Name: pyridine-3-carbonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4N2/c7-4-6-2-1-3-8-5-6/h1-3,5H
• InChIKey: GZPHSAQLYPIAIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CN=C1)C#N

3-Cyanopyridine (Cat No.: R026886) is a nitrile-substituted heteroaromatic compound consisting of a pyridine ring with a cyano group at the 3-position. It serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. The electron-withdrawing cyano group enhances the molecule’s reactivity, allowing for further transformations into amides, carboxylic acids, or amines. 3-Cyanopyridine is commonly used in the manufacture of vitamin B3 (niacin) and various heterocyclic compounds, making it valuable in medicinal and industrial organic chemistry.