Description

5-Chloro-3-Methyl-2-Nitropyridine is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules with applications in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive nitro and chloro groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for the development of specialized ligands, catalysts, and functionalized polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex heterocyclic dyes and organic pigments.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) for creating biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-Chloro-3-Methyl-2-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	1211532-85-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	172.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-5-chloro-3-methylpyridine; 3-Methyl-5-chloro-2-nitropyridine; 5-Chloro-3-methyl-2-nitro-pyridine; Pyridine, 5-chloro-3-methyl-2-nitro-; 2-Nitropyridine, 5-chloro-3-methyl-; 1211532-85-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-3-Methyl-2-Nitropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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%

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