Description

3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-Amino-4-Chloro- is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both aldehyde and amino-chloro substituents on the pyridine ring, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors, receptor modulators, and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the creation of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, dyes, and photoactive materials where the pyridine moiety imparts specific electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create labeled compounds and molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-Amino-4-Chloro-
CAS No.	1260664-16-1
Molecular Formula	C6H5ClN2O
Molecular Weight	156.57 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Amino-4-chloronicotinaldehyde; 4-Chloro-6-aminopyridine-3-carboxaldehyde; 4-Chloro-6-aminonicotinaldehyde; 3-Formyl-4-chloro-6-aminopyridine; 6-Amino-4-chloro-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 4-Chloro-6-amino-3-pyridinecarbaldehyde; 6-Amino-4-chloropyridine-3-carbaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-Amino-4-Chloro- is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including purity assay and impurity profile by HPLC, is supplied with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and hygroscopic; therefore, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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