Description

2-Methylpyridinium Chloride is a versatile organic salt widely utilized as a key intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in its role as a building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, offering reliable reactivity and purity for demanding processes. This compound is essential for research institutions, fine chemical manufacturers, and companies developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and performance chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands and ionic liquids used in catalysis.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard reagent in organic synthesis and methodological studies within R&D laboratories.
• Material Science: Utilized in the development of ionic polymers, conductive materials, and other functionalized specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylpyridinium Chloride
CAS No.	14401-91-3
Molecular Formula	C6H8ClN
Molecular Weight	129.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Picolinium Chloride; α-Picolinium Chloride; 2-Methylpyridine Hydrochloride; 2-Picoline Hydrochloride; 2-Picolyl Chloride (ambiguous, but sometimes used); N-Methyl-2-pyridinium Chloride; 2-Methylpyridin-1-ium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methylpyridinium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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