Description

2-Chloro-6-Methyl-3-Nitropyridin-4-Amine is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its unique substitution pattern enables precise molecular construction. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyridine core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel organic ligands, dyes, and functional polymers.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed in the development of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors for biochemical research.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile starting material for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Methyl-3-Nitropyridin-4-Amine
CAS No.	1026907-18-5
Molecular Formula	C6H6ClN3O2
Molecular Weight	187.58 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Amino-2-chloro-6-methyl-3-nitropyridine; 2-Chloro-6-methyl-3-nitro-4-pyridinamine; 3-Nitro-2-chloro-6-methylpyridin-4-amine; 4-Pyridinamine, 2-chloro-6-methyl-3-nitro-; 2-Chloro-6-methyl-3-nitropyridin-4-ylamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Methyl-3-Nitropyridin-4-Amine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or kept in darkness. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to minimize potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.