Description

6-Chloro-3-Nitro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant commercial importance. Its unique molecular structure, featuring chloro, nitro, and trifluoromethyl substituents on a pyridine core, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life sciences industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of modern pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the pyridine and trifluoromethyl groups.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in areas requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a specialized monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis for further functionalization, such as Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling or nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions, to create more complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-3-Nitro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	117519-12-7
Molecular Formula	C6H2ClF3N2O2
Molecular Weight	226.54 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trifluoromethyl)-6-chloro-3-nitropyridine; 6-Chloro-3-nitro-2-trifluoromethylpyridine; 2-Chloro-5-nitro-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; 3-Nitro-6-chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; 6-Chloro-3-nitro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-2-picoline; 2-Picoline, 6-chloro-3-nitro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-3-Nitro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale 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.