Description

6-Chloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridin-3-Yl)Methanol is a high-value pyridine derivative and a versatile chemical building block. Its molecular structure, featuring both chloro and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced compounds with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial precursor for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the trifluoromethylpyridine moiety.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of specialty chemicals, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers where specific halogenated and fluorinated aromatic systems are required.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other transformations to introduce complex substituted pyridine units into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridin-3-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	1113049-91-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClF3NO
Molecular Weight	211.57 g/mol
Synonyms	(6-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)methanol; 3-Pyridinemethanol, 6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 6-Chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-pyridin-3-yl-methanol; 6-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinemethanol; 6-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)nicotinyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridin-3-Yl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide material with typical purities exceeding 97% (by HPLC), ensuring consistency for critical synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.