
Catalog Number	AR00E39U
Chemical Name	3-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 6-acetyl- (9CI)
CAS Number	52689-19-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O
Molecular Weight	146.146
MDL Number	MFCD13189084
SMILES	N#Cc1ccc(nc1)C(=O)C

6-Acetyl-3-pyridinecarbonitrile is a versatile compound commonly utilized in chemical synthesis as a key building block for the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. This compound serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of pyridine derivatives, which are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for the development of drugs targeting various diseases.In organic synthesis, 6-Acetyl-3-pyridinecarbonitrile is frequently employed as a starting material for the construction of more complex molecules through diverse chemical transformations such as nucleophilic addition, reduction, oxidation, and substitution reactions. Its unique chemical structure containing both a pyridine ring and a cyano group provides valuable opportunities for the introduction of functional groups and modifications to tailor the properties of final compounds.Additionally, 6-Acetyl-3-pyridinecarbonitrile can be utilized in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and coordination complexes, which have applications in medicinal chemistry, material science, and catalysis. Its ability to participate in diverse synthetic pathways makes it a crucial component for organic chemists seeking to access novel compounds with potentially valuable properties.