Description

3-Chloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine-2-Methanol is a high-value pyridine derivative and a versatile chemical building block prized for its unique trifluoromethyl and chlorinated substitution pattern. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its structure imparts desirable properties like metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing trifluoromethyl group.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in areas requiring fluorinated motifs.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where its specific halogenated structure is required.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring novel heterocyclic compounds and fluorination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine-2-Methanol
CAS No.	1227584-33-9
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClF3NO
Molecular Weight	211.57 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)methanol; 2-Pyridinemethanol, 3-chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 3-Chloro-6-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridinemethanol; 3-Chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridylmethanol; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; 3-Chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)picolinyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine-2-Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are 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 place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.