Description

6-Chloro-3-Nitropyridine-2-Carboxamide is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it serves as a critical intermediate for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel pyridine-based compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects and scale-up.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-3-Nitropyridine-2-Carboxamide
CAS No.	171178-21-5
Molecular Formula	C6H4ClN3O3
Molecular Weight	201.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Carbamoyl-6-chloro-3-nitropyridine; 6-Chloro-3-nitro-2-pyridinecarboxamide; 3-Nitro-6-chloropyridine-2-carboxamide; 6-Chloro-3-nitropicolinamide; 2-Pyridinecarboxamide, 6-chloro-3-nitro-; Picolinamide, 6-chloro-3-nitro-; 171178-21-5; 6-Chloro-3-nitropyridine-2-carboxylic acid amide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-3-Nitropyridine-2-Carboxamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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