3-(2-(3-Chlorophenyl)ethyl)-2-pyridinecarbonitrile (CAS No: 31255-57-9) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Loratadine and Desloratadine. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Loratadine Impurity 18, 3-(3-Chlorophenethyl)picolinonitrile
CAS No: 31255-57-9
PubChem CID: 4123225
Mol Formula: C14H11ClN2
Mol Weight: 242.70 g/mol
Used in APIs: Loratadine and Desloratadine
IUPAC Name: 3-[2-(3-chlorophenyl)ethyl]pyridine-2-carbonitrile
API Intermediate Description: 3-(2-(3-Chlorophenyl)ethyl)-2‑pyridinecarbonitrile is an aromatic–heterocyclic compound featuring a pyridine ring bearing a nitrile group at the 2‑position and a 3‑chlorophenethyl substituent at the 3‑position. Its combination of a cyano group, heterocycle, and substituted aromatic ring makes it useful as an intermediate in medicinal and organic synthesis.
