Description

2,3-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Isonicotinic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block characterized by its halogenated and fluorinated pyridine core. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, offering a unique combination of steric and electronic properties that enable the development of novel molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries for the creation of new active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the halogenated pyridine moiety.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly where the trifluoromethyl group is desired to modulate lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and binding affinity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for the development of specialty chemicals, ligands for catalysis, and advanced polymers with specific functional properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a scaffold for further functionalization to create diverse chemical libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Isonicotinic Acid
CAS No.	1135283-33-8
Molecular Formula	C7H2Cl2F3NO2
Molecular Weight	264.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2,3-dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; Isonicotinic acid, 2,3-dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2,3-Dichloro-5-trifluoromethylisonicotinic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Isonicotinic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements of your research and development processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its acidic nature, keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Handle and store in accordance with good laboratory practices.

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%
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.