3-Cyano-4-methylpyridine

Ref. 3D-FC03676

Product Information

• Name: 3-Cyano-4-methylpyridine
• Synonyms: 4-Methylnicotinonitrile3-Cyano-4-picoline
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Cyano-4-methylpyridine is a compound that belongs to the class of imine. It is an acidic, condensation product of an aldehyde and an amine. 3-Cyano-4-methylpyridine can be synthesized from 2-methylimidazole and ethyl acetate in vitro at temperatures below -78°C. This compound has shown promising results in vitro for use as a possible antiviral agent against HIV, with research suggesting it may inhibit the replication of HIV by binding to the viral dna and inhibiting its synthesis.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 118.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₆N₂
• Purity: Min. 95%