Description

3-(Chloromethyl)-5-Methylpyridine Hydrochloride is a versatile and high-purity organic salt, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive chloromethyl group and a pyridine core, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and cardiovascular diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive pyridine structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the synthesis of functional polymers and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Chloromethyl)-5-Methylpyridine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1007089-84-0
Molecular Formula	C7H9Cl2N
Molecular Weight	178.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-3-(chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride; 3-Chloromethyl-5-methylpyridine HCl; 5-Methyl-3-pyridinemethanol, chloromethyl-, hydrochloride; (5-Methyl-3-pyridinyl)methyl chloride hydrochloride; 3-(Chloromethyl)-5-picoline hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Chloromethyl)-5-Methylpyridine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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 area at a controlled 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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.