Description

3-(3,5-Difluorobenzoyl)-4-Methylpyridine is a high-purity, specialized fluorinated pyridine derivative used as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique molecular structure, which incorporates both a difluorobenzoyl moiety and a methylpyridine group, enabling precise modifications in target molecules. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process scale-up teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting kinase inhibitors or other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of specialty chemicals, ligands for catalysis, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up production under cGMP or ISO standards.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3,5-Difluorobenzoyl)-4-Methylpyridine
CAS No.	1187170-91-7
Molecular Formula	C13H9F2NO
Molecular Weight	233.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-3-(3,5-difluorobenzoyl)pyridine; 3,5-Difluoro-(4-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenylmethanone; 3-(3,5-Difluorobenzoyl)-4-picoline; 4-Methyl-3-(3,5-difluorobenzoyl)pyridine; 1187170-91-7; (3,5-Difluorophenyl)(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)methanone
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Quality Control

Our 3-(3,5-Difluorobenzoyl)-4-Methylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP and ISO-guided production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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