Description

4,6-Dichloronicotinaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of reactive chlorine and aldehyde groups, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those with nicotinic or pyridine-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Fundamental starting material for constructing a wide array of fused and complex heterocyclic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dichloronicotinaldehyde
CAS No.	1060811-62-2
Molecular Formula	C6H3Cl2NO
Molecular Weight	176.00 g/mol
Synonyms	4,6-Dichloro-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 4,6-Dichloropyridine-3-carbaldehyde; 3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 4,6-dichloro-; 4,6-Dichloro-3-formylpyridine; 4,6-Dichloronicotinaldehyde; 4,6-Dichloro-pyridine-3-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,6-Dichloronicotinaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for each shipment, supporting your R&D and production needs with reliable documentation.

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 light-sensitive nature and propensity for oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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