Description

Dimethyl 5-Chloropyridine-2,3-Dicarboxylate is a high-purity, versatile pyridine derivative used as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it provides a functionalized scaffold essential for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting the central nervous system and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyridine core's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized organic molecules for advanced materials, such as organic semiconductors or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl 5-Chloropyridine-2,3-Dicarboxylate
CAS No.	1356109-26-6
Molecular Formula	C9H8ClNO4
Molecular Weight	229.62 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloropyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester; Dimethyl 5-chloro-2,3-pyridinedicarboxylate; 2,3-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 5-chloro-, dimethyl ester; Methyl 5-chloropyridine-2,3-dicarboxylate; 5-Chloro-2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl 5-Chloropyridine-2,3-Dicarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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