Description

2,5-Dinitropyridine CAS NO 15009-92-4 is a versatile and highly functionalized heterocyclic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of two nitro groups on the pyridine ring, which enables a range of chemical transformations, including nucleophilic aromatic substitution and reduction to valuable diamino intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable, high-purity precursor for developing active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing aminopyridine or fused heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dinitropyridine scaffold imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated nitrogen-containing ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of energetic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Facilitates the construction of complex polycyclic compounds through cyclization and condensation reactions in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dinitropyridine
CAS No.	15009-92-4
Molecular Formula	C5H3N3O4
Molecular Weight	169.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dinitropyridine; Pyridine, 2,5-dinitro-; 15009-92-4; 2,5-DNP; NSC 403697; 2,5-Dinitropyridin; 2,5-Dinitro-pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dinitropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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