Description

6-Chloro-5-Methylpyridine-3-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive aldehyde and halogenated pyridine structure, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic frameworks essential for modern chemical development. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers 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 drugs targeting the central nervous system or possessing antimicrobial properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers, due to its electron-deficient pyridine ring.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: An essential substrate for custom chemical synthesis services catering to R&D and pilot-scale production needs.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-5-Methylpyridine-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	176433-43-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6ClNO
Molecular Weight	155.58 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-6-chloro-5-methylpyridine; 6-Chloro-5-methyl-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 6-Chloro-5-methylnicotinaldehyde; 5-Methyl-6-chloropyridine-3-carbaldehyde; 6-Chloro-5-picoline-3-carboxaldehyde; 176433-43-5; 6-Chloro-5-methyl-3-formylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-5-Methylpyridine-3-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

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). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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