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C7H4N2O2
148.12 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning

6-Cyanopyridine-3-carboxylic acid

CAS70165-31-0EC626-716-9
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

6-Cyanopyridine-3-carboxylic acid is a chemical compound used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in drug synthesis. It contains a pyridine ring with both a carboxylic acid and a nitrile functional group, contributing to its reactivity in organic synthesis.

Pharmaceutical intermediate for drug synthesis

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

6-cyanopyridine-3-carboxylic acid

InChIKey

WMHSQCDPPJRWIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC(=NC=C1C(=O)O)C#N

Synonyms (7)
  • 2-cyano-5-carboxypyridine
  • 5-carboxy-2-cyanopyridine
  • 6-Cyanonicotinic acid