3-(2-(3-Chlorophenyl)ethyl)-2-pyridinecarbonitrile

Its combination of a cyano group, heterocycle, and substituted aromatic ring makes it useful as an intermediate in medicinal and organic synthesis. 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.