Description

3-(tert-Butyl)-6-Chloropicolinonitrile is a specialized organic compound belonging to the picolinonitrile family, serving as a high-value chemical intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring a tert-butyl group and a chloronitrile moiety, makes it a critical building block for synthesizing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for developing new drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organometallic chemistry to construct complex ligands for catalytic systems.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for developing novel organic electronic materials or specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile starting material for exploratory synthesis in fine chemical production.
• Custom Synthesis Projects: Employed by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for client-specific molecule development.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-(tert-Butyl)-6-Chloropicolinonitrile
CAS No.	2090123-47-8
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClN2
Molecular Weight	194.66 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-3-tert-butylpicolinonitrile; 3-tert-Butyl-6-chloropyridine-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-6-chloro-3-tert-butylpyridine; 6-Chloro-3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-pyridinecarbonitrile; 3-(tert-Butyl)-6-chloro-2-cyanopyridine
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Quality Control

Our 3-(tert-Butyl)-6-Chloropicolinonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Assay	97.0% - 102.0%
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.