Description

2,4-Dimethyl-3-Nitropyridine is a versatile nitropyridine derivative, a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized pyridine core, which serves as a crucial precursor for the development of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing nitrogen-containing molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs containing complex pyridine-based heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the nitropyridine moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or photoactive components, due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing specialized azo dyes and functional colorants.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including nitration and functional group transformation research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethyl-3-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	1074-76-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-2,4-lutidine; 2,4-Lutidine, 3-nitro-; 3-Nitro-2,4-dimethylpyridine; 2,4-Dimethyl-3-nitro-pyridine; Pyridine, 2,4-dimethyl-3-nitro-; 3-Nitropyridine, 2,4-dimethyl-; 2,4-Dimethyl-3-nitropyridine (principal name)
EINECS	214-048-7

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethyl-3-Nitropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.