Description

4-Chloro-3,5-Dimethylpyridine is a versatile halogenated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive chloro-substituted aromatic scaffold that enables the construction of complex molecules for high-value applications. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyridine core for biological activity.
• 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 development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring novel heterocyclic chemistry and developing new synthetic methodologies in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-3,5-Dimethylpyridine
CAS No.	19524-10-8
Molecular Formula	C7H8ClN
Molecular Weight	141.60 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dimethyl-4-chloropyridine; 4-Chloro-3,5-lutidine; 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylpyridine; 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethyl-pyridine; 3,5-Dimethyl-4-pyridinyl chloride; 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylpyridine (9CI); NSC 403697
EINECS	243-143-8

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-3,5-Dimethylpyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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