Description

4-Amino-6-Chloropicolinaldehyde is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both an aldehyde and an amino group on a chlorinated pyridine core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially for kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyridine-based scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, dyes, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for constructing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes due to its reactive aldehyde handle.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-6-Chloropicolinaldehyde
CAS No.	1060809-65-5
Molecular Formula	C6H5ClN2O
Molecular Weight	156.57 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-4-aminopicolinaldehyde; 4-Amino-6-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 4-amino-6-chloro-; 6-Chloro-4-aminopyridine-2-carbaldehyde; 4-Amino-6-chloropyridine-2-carboxaldehyde; 4-Amino-6-chloro-2-formylpyridine; 2-Formyl-4-amino-6-chloropyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-6-Chloropicolinaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications in GMP and research-grade synthesis.

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 heat, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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