Description

(5-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine-2-Yl)Methanol is a high-value pyridine derivative and a versatile chemical building block. Its molecular structure, featuring both chloro and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced compounds with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial precursor in the manufacture of modern pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the pyridine and trifluoromethyl groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organic and organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems and metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers for electronic applications.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(5-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine-2-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	1228897-82-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClF3NO
Molecular Weight	211.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; (5-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl)methanol; 5-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-methanol; 2-Pyridinemethanol, 5-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; α-Hydroxymethyl-5-chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-3-picoline
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Quality Control

Every batch of (5-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine-2-Yl)Methanol is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

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%

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