Description

6-Chloro-5-Nitropicolinonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring chloro, nitro, and nitrile substituents on a pyridine core, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for functional polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its electron-withdrawing groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry, cross-coupling reactions, and nucleophilic substitution pathways.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and complex colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-5-Nitropicolinonitrile
CAS No.	1232432-41-5
Molecular Formula	C6H2ClN3O2
Molecular Weight	183.55 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-6-chloropicolinonitrile; 6-Chloro-5-nitropyridine-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-6-chloro-5-nitropyridine; 6-Chloro-5-nitro-2-pyridinecarbonitrile; Picolinonitrile, 6-chloro-5-nitro-; 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 6-chloro-5-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-5-Nitropicolinonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.