4-cyanopyridine

4-Cyanopyridine (CAS 100-48-1), also known as isonicotinic acid nitrile and abbreviated as 4-CP, is a pyridine-based nitrile building block.

Where is 4-cyanopyridine used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: precursor in the synthesis of antifungal agents, antivirals, and other nitrogen-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Agrochemicals: building block for pyridine-derived herbicides and fungicides
• Ligands and coordination complexes: catalysts or catalyst precursors in organometallic chemistry and advanced material science
• Flavor chemistry: contributes to select fragrance and flavor compound synthesis
• It functions as a reactive intermediate, enabling the construction of more complex heterocyclic structures through its dual nitrile and pyridine functionalities.

Commercial specifications

• Standard commercial grades include technical and high-purity specifications
• Packaging typically ranges from kilogram-scale to bulk orders