Description

5-Chloromethyl-2-(Furan-2-Ylmethoxy)-Pyridine is a high-purity (98+%) heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C11H10ClNO2 and a molecular weight of 223.66. This specialized chemical building block is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a chloromethyl group and a furan-protected pyridine moiety, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthetic pathways. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing antimicrobial properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its unique heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic materials, such as conductive polymers or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), due to its functional handles.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-Chloromethyl-2-(Furan-2-Ylmethoxy)-Pyridine
CAS No.	1065484-87-8
Molecular Formula	C11H10ClNO2
Molecular Weight	223.66 g/mol
Synonyms	2-((Furan-2-yl)methoxy)-5-(chloromethyl)pyridine; 5-(Chloromethyl)-2-[(furan-2-yl)methoxy]pyridine; 2-(2-Furylmethoxy)-5-(chloromethyl)pyridine; 5-Chloromethyl-2-(2-furanylmethoxy)pyridine; 2-(Furan-2-ylmethoxy)-5-chloromethylpyridine; Pyridine, 5-(chloromethyl)-2-[(2-furanylmethyl)oxy]-; (5-Chloromethyl-pyridin-2-yloxy)-acetic acid furan-2-ylmethyl ester (related form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Chloromethyl-2-(Furan-2-Ylmethoxy)-Pyridine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes. We guarantee a minimum purity of 98% (typically by HPLC), with comprehensive identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting purity, impurities, and other critical parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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