Description

1-(2-Chloro-Pyridin-4-Yl)-Ethanone is a versatile and high-purity chlorinated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive ketone and halogenated heterocyclic scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, enabling the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, where the chloropyridine moiety is a common bioactive component.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel nitrogen-containing ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories exploring new heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Chloro-Pyridin-4-Yl)-Ethanone
CAS No.	23794-15-2
Molecular Formula	C7H6ClNO
Molecular Weight	155.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-acetylpyridine; 4-Acetyl-2-chloropyridine; 1-(2-Chloro-4-pyridinyl)ethanone; 2-Chloro-4-pyridyl methyl ketone; Ethanone, 1-(2-chloro-4-pyridinyl)-; 2-Chloropyridin-4-yl methyl ketone; 2-Chloro-4-pyridinyl methyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Chloro-Pyridin-4-Yl)-Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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