Chemical Name: | 4-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-cyano-, ethyl ester |
CAS Number: | 58481-14-4 |
Product Number: | AG00ED6N(AGN-PC-00MHEA) |
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Molecular Formula: | C9H8N2O2 |
Molecular Weight: | 176.1720 |
Ethyl 2-cyanoisonicotinate is a versatile chemical compound frequently employed in organic synthesis. This compound serves as a valuable building block for the construction of various biologically active molecules and pharmaceutical intermediates. Its unique structure and chemical properties make it an essential reagent in the preparation of diverse compounds through multistep synthetic routes. Due to its cyano and ester functional groups, Ethyl 2-cyanoisonicotinate participates in a range of reactions such as esterification, amidation, and nucleophilic addition, enabling the efficient formation of complex molecular structures. In chemical synthesis, this compound acts as a key component to introduce the 2-cyanoisonicotinate moiety into target molecules, facilitating the creation of novel compounds with potential applications in medicinal chemistry, agrochemicals, and materials science.