Description

2,6-Difluoropyridine is a versatile fluorinated pyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine atoms, which significantly influences the electronic properties and metabolic stability of target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients with enhanced efficacy.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved selectivity and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysis in fine chemical production.
• Material Science Research: Monomer or precursor for synthesizing specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Valuable substrate for investigating nucleophilic aromatic substitution and other fluorination-related reactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of complex, fluorinated target molecules under cGMP conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoropyridine
CAS No.	1513-65-1
Molecular Formula	C5H3F2N
Molecular Weight	115.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Difluoropyridine; Pyridine, 2,6-difluoro-; 2,6-Difluoro-pyridine; NSC 403079; 2,6-Difluoropyridine (1513-65-1); 2,6-Difluoropyridine, 98+%; 2,6-Difluoropyridine, 99%
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoropyridine is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, and custom purity grades are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential concentration changes.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤1.0%

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