Description

3-Amino-4,6-Dichloro-2-Pyridinecarbonitrile is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block. This compound matters as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyridine core's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Precursor for the synthesis of functionalized ligands, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and organic electronic materials.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized heterocyclic dyes and colorants.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig amination for creating complex biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-4,6-Dichloro-2-Pyridinecarbonitrile
CAS No.	1073182-86-1
Molecular Formula	C6H3Cl2N3
Molecular Weight	188.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-3-amino-4,6-dichloropyridine; 4,6-Dichloro-3-aminopyridine-2-carbonitrile; 3-Amino-4,6-dichloro-2-cyanopyridine; 4,6-Dichloro-3-aminopicolinonitrile; 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 3-amino-4,6-dichloro-; 3-Amino-4,6-dichloropicolinonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Amino-4,6-Dichloro-2-Pyridinecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.