Description

2-Chloro-4-(1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)pyridine is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its unique fused ring system imparts specific biological activity. It is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating new molecular entities. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for critical R&D and scale-up projects.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor research.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with targeted modes of action.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Serves as a scaffold for creating molecular tools to study biological pathways and protein functions.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of organic electronic materials and ligands for catalysis.
• Contract Research & Development (CRO/CMO): Supplied to service organizations supporting drug discovery and process development.
• Academic Research: Used in university and institutional labs for methodological studies and novel heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-(1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)pyridine
CAS No.	1268334-96-8
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClN3O
Molecular Weight	181.58 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 6-Chloro-3-(1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)pyridine; 2-Chloro-4-(1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)pyridine; 1268334-96-8; 3-Pyridinyl, 6-chloro-3-(1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-; 6-Chloro-3-(1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)pyridine; 2-Chloro-4-(1,2,4-oxadiazolyl)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-(1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
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.