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C6H5N3
119.12 g/mol
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5-aminopyridine-2-carbonitrile

CAS55338-73-3EC677-663-3
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

5-aminopyridine-2-carbonitrile is a chemical compound used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It features an aromatic heterocyclic ring bearing an amine and a nitrile functional group.

pharmaceutical intermediate

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H302Harmful if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

5-aminopyridine-2-carbonitrile

InChIKey

IFOXWHQFTSCNQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC(=NC=C1N)C#N

Synonyms (7)
  • 2-cyano-5-aminopyridine
  • 3-Amino-6-cyanopyridine
  • 5-Amino-2-cyanopyridine
  • 5-aminopicolinonitrile