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Isonicotinamidine

Isonicotinamide

Core Functional Group

Amidino group

Amide group

Chemical Formula

C₆H₇N₃

C₆H₆N₂O

Molecular Weight

121.14 g/mol

122.12 g/mol

CAS Registry Number

6951-56-8

1453-82-3

Physical Properties

Typically a solid (specific form may vary depending on the salt)

White crystals or powder

Key Chemical Properties

Significantly stronger basicity; the amidino group is highly reactive and serves as an important synthon

Relatively stable, an isomer of nicotinamide

Primary Applications

Organic synthesis intermediate, widely used in constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles (e.g., imidazoles, triazoles), key building block in drug and pesticide research

1. Pharmaceutical intermediate
2. Biochemical reagent