Description

2-Chloro-3-(1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)pyridine is a high-value heterocyclic building block featuring a fused pyridine-oxadiazole core structure. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily utilized by medicinal chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas, including central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its unique heterocyclic scaffold for bioactivity.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Material Science: Investigated as a building block for advanced organic electronic materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects requiring specialized heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-3-(1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)pyridine
CAS No.	1268334-78-6
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClN3O
Molecular Weight	181.58 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2-Chloropyridin-3-yl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 2-Chloro-3-(1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)pyridine; 3-(2-Chloro-3-pyridinyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 2-Chloro-3-(1,2,4-oxadiazolyl)pyridine; 2-Chloro-3-(oxadiazol-3-yl)pyridine; 1268334-78-6; 3-(2-Chloro-pyridin-3-yl)-[1,2,4]oxadiazole
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-3-(1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)pyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to ensure compliance with your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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