Description

4-Chloro-2,6-Diacetylpyridine is a versatile and high-purity pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and acetyl functional groups, makes it an essential precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. This product is primarily targeted at research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the synthesis of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles with potential therapeutic activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents, including herbicides and insecticides, where its pyridine core is a valuable structural motif.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of sophisticated polydentate ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers due to its modifiable acetyl groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2,6-Diacetylpyridine
CAS No.	195967-10-3
Molecular Formula	C9H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	197.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Diacetyl-4-chloropyridine; 4-Chloro-2,6-diacetylpyridine; 4-Chloro-2,6-di(acetyl)pyridine; 4-Chloro-2,6-pyridinediyldiethanone; 1-(4-Chloro-6-pyridinyl)-1,3-butanedione (tautomeric form); 4-Chloro-2,6-bis(acetyl)pyridine; 4-Chloro-2,6-diacetyl-pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-2,6-Diacetylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding applications in pharmaceutical and advanced chemical synthesis.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (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.