Description

6-Chloro-2-Methyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block characterized by its unique halogenated and trifluoromethylated structure. This compound is essential for the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its scaffold provides critical bioactivity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the biological activity of the pyridine core.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in candidates targeting central nervous system and inflammatory diseases.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a specialty monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of complex ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-2-Methyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	1023817-24-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClF3N
Molecular Weight	195.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-6-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)-6-chloro-2-picoline; 6-Chloro-2-methyl-3-trifluoromethylpyridine; 2-Picoline, 6-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 6-Chloro-2-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 6-chloro-2-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our production of 6-Chloro-2-Methyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from strong bases and fluorides. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.