Description

3-Nitropyridine is a versatile nitrated heterocyclic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the nitro group's reactivity, enabling transformations into valuable amino and other functionalized pyridine derivatives. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing aminopyridine moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that leverage the pyridine scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring novel nitrogen-containing heterocycles and reaction pathways in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	1232169-18-4
Molecular Formula	C5H4N2O2
Molecular Weight	124.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyridine, 3-nitro-; 3-Nitro-pyridine; β-Nitropyridine; m-Nitropyridine; NSC 402124; Nitropyridine; 3-Nitropyridine, 98%
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Quality Control

Our 3-Nitropyridine is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	~37-41 °C
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.