3-cyanopyridine

3-Cyanopyridine (CAS 100-54-9), also known as nicotinic acid nitrile and abbreviated 3-CP, is a pyridine-based nitrile intermediate.

Where is 3-cyanopyridine used?

• Pharmaceuticals: building block for heterocyclic structures, vitamin B3 derivatives and active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: direct precursor to nicotinamide
• Nicotinic acid production at industrial scale through controlled hydrolysis
• Agrochemicals: intermediate in synthesizing pyridine-based pesticides and fungicides
• Specialty chemicals: the nitrile group enables selective downstream functionalization
• Flavor chemistry: contributes to compounds with roasted and meaty flavor profiles
• Biotechnology and life sciences: reagent in catalyst development and substrate in enzymatic hydrolysis research
• It serves as a substrate in enzymatic hydrolysis research targeting nitrile hydratase activity.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels typically range from 98% to 99%+ depending on the intended application.
• Packaging options range from kilogram-scale laboratory quantities to multi-tonne bulk supply for industrial users.