Description

2,3-Dinitropyridine is a high-purity, specialized nitro-substituted heterocyclic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive aromatic scaffold for the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in fine chemical, pharmaceutical R&D, and material science industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing complex pyridine-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitro and pyridine functionalities are integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic systems and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of energetic materials, dyes, and other functional organic compounds requiring a nitrated heterocyclic core.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including nitration and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dinitropyridine
CAS No.	14916-60-0
Molecular Formula	C5H3N3O4
Molecular Weight	169.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dinitropyridine; Pyridine, 2,3-dinitro-; 2,3-DNP; 2,3-Dinitropyridin; 2,3-Dinitro-pyridin; 2,3-Dinitropyridine (6CI,7CI,8CI); 2,3-Dinitropyridine (6CI)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dinitropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.