Description

2-Fluoro-6-Methyl-3-Nitropyridine is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which allows for selective functionalization and incorporation into complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing fluorinated pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or fluorinated polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Used in exploratory chemistry to develop new synthetic methodologies and novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-6-Methyl-3-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	19346-45-3
Molecular Formula	C6H5FN2O2
Molecular Weight	156.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-2-fluoro-6-picoline; 2-Fluoro-6-methyl-3-nitropyridine; 6-Methyl-2-fluoro-3-nitropyridine; 3-Nitro-2-fluoro-6-methylpyridine; 2-Fluoro-3-nitro-6-methylpyridine; Pyridine, 2-fluoro-6-methyl-3-nitro-; 19346-45-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-6-Methyl-3-Nitropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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.