Description

2-Chloro-3-Methylisonicotinonitrile is a versatile and high-purity chemical intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized pyridine core, which serves as a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drug candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated nitrile functionality.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel nitrogen-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional organic materials with tailored electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful building block for synthesizing molecular probes and inhibitors for biochemical and pharmacological research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-3-Methylisonicotinonitrile
CAS No.	1195189-83-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClN2
Molecular Weight	152.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-methylpyridine-4-carbonitrile; 3-Methyl-2-chloroisonicotinonitrile; 4-Cyano-2-chloro-3-methylpyridine; 2-Chloro-3-methyl-4-cyanopyridine; Isonicotinonitrile, 2-chloro-3-methyl-; 2-Chloro-3-picolinonitrile, 3-methyl-; 2-Chloro-3-methyl-4-pyridinecarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-3-Methylisonicotinonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality and regulatory documentation needs.

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). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.