Description

4,6-Dichloro-5-Nitronicotinic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional chemical intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique halogenated and nitrated pyridine structure, which serves as a versatile building block for creating complex molecules with targeted biological or material properties. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile scaffold in academic and industrial research for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in method development and as a standard or starting material for exploring new chemical reactions and catalytic processes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and other performance materials requiring specific nitropyridine derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dichloro-5-Nitronicotinic Acid
CAS No.	1192263-83-4
Molecular Formula	C6H2Cl2N2O4
Molecular Weight	236.99 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-4,6-dichloronicotinic acid; 4,6-Dichloro-5-nitropyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4,6-dichloro-5-nitro-; 4,6-Dichloro-5-nitro-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 4,6-Dichloro-5-nitro-nicotinic acid; 4,6-Dichloro-5-nitro-pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4,6-Dichloro-5-Nitronicotinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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