Description

3,6-Dichloropicolinonitrile is a versatile halogenated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, offering distinct sites for nucleophilic aromatic substitution and nitrile group transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, where it is used to construct complex heterocyclic scaffolds for active ingredients.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyridine core for biological activity.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized pyridine or aminopyridine motifs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable starting material for contract research organizations and academic laboratories exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,6-Dichloropicolinonitrile
CAS No.	1702-18-7
Molecular Formula	C6H2Cl2N2
Molecular Weight	172.99 g/mol
Synonyms	3,6-Dichloro-2-cyanopyridine; 2-Cyano-3,6-dichloropyridine; 3,6-Dichloropyridine-2-carbonitrile; Picolinonitrile, 3,6-dichloro-; 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 3,6-dichloro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,6-Dichloropicolinonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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