2-cyanopyridine

2-Cyanopyridine (CAS 100-70-9), also known as 2-CP, is a pyridine-based nitrile intermediate. Also marketed as picolinic acid nitrile.

Where is 2-cyanopyridine used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: key synthetic intermediate for antifungals, antivirals and kinase inhibitors
• Agrochemicals: synthesis of pyridine-based fungicides and herbicides at commercial scale
• Coordination chemistry: bidentate ligand component for metal-complex catalysts used in fine chemical and polymer processes
• It serves as a building block for complex heterocyclic structures and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems.

Good to know: The nitrile group undergoes controlled transformation into amidines, tetrazoles or carboxylic acids. Pharmaceutical-grade material typically meets custom specification requirements for residual solvent and metal content.

Commercial specifications

• Technical and high-purity grades
• Packaging from kilogram quantities for R&D to drum and IBC volumes