Capable of sublimation, soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, benzene, and petroleum ether, slightly soluble in water. Solubility in water: 140 g/L (20 ℃)

The main uses of 3-cyanopyridine include:
1. As an intermediate in organic synthesis, it can be used to synthesize other compounds such as dyes.
2. Used as a ligand for organic metal catalysts.