2739-97-1 | 2-Pyridylacetonitrile

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
1g	98%	in stock	$14.00	$10.00
5g	98%	in stock	$20.00	$14.00
25g	98%	in stock	$63.00	$44.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB44223
• Chemical Name: 2-Pyridylacetonitrile
• CAS Number: 2739-97-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H6N2
• Molecular Weight: 118.1359
• MDL Number: MFCD00006346
• SMILES: N#CCc1ccccn1

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 122
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 9
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
• Rotatable Bond Count: 1
• XLogP3: 0.6

Upstream Synthesis Route

2-Pyridylacetonitrile, also known as 2-cyanomethylpyridine, is a versatile chemical compound widely used in chemical synthesis. Its primary application lies in its role as a valuable building block in the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals.In chemical synthesis, 2-Pyridylacetonitrile serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, particularly pyridine derivatives. Its unique structure containing both a pyridine ring and a nitrile group allows for diverse functional group transformations, making it a valuable starting material in organic synthesis.One of the notable applications of 2-Pyridylacetonitrile is its involvement in the synthesis of pyridine-based drugs and bioactive compounds. By functionalizing the nitrile group or modifying the pyridine ring, chemists can access a wide range of pharmacologically active molecules with potential therapeutic properties.Furthermore, 2-Pyridylacetonitrile can be utilized in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex molecular structures efficiently. Its electron-rich pyridine ring enables it to participate in various catalytic transformations, facilitating the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.Overall, 2-Pyridylacetonitrile's versatility and reactivity make it a valuable tool in the arsenal of synthetic chemists for the construction of diverse molecular architectures with applications across the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries.

Literature

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  Acta crystallographica. Section E, Structure reports online 20110601

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  Acta crystallographica. Section E, Structure reports online 20090401

• 1-[(Z)-2-Cyano-2-(2-pyrid-yl)vin-yl]-ferrocene.

  Acta crystallographica. Section E, Structure reports online 20080801

• Diaqua-bis[5-(2-pyridylmeth-yl)tetra-zolato-κN,N]manganese(II).

  Acta crystallographica. Section E, Structure reports online 20080801