Description

2-Chloro-6-Methyl-4-Nitropyridine 1-Oxide is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both nitro and chloro substituents on the pyridine N-oxide ring, makes it a critical precursor for the development of complex molecules in advanced research and manufacturing. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical chemists, agrochemical researchers, and material scientists engaged in the synthesis of active ingredients, functional materials, and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of specialty polymers, ligands for catalysis, and organic electronic materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development, library synthesis, and exploring new reaction pathways in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Functions as a starting material for synthesizing complex chromophores and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Methyl-4-Nitropyridine 1-Oxide
CAS No.	40314-84-9
Molecular Formula	C6H5ClN2O3
Molecular Weight	188.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-methyl-4-nitropyridine N-oxide; 4-Nitro-2-chloro-6-methylpyridine 1-oxide; 2-Chloro-6-methyl-4-nitropyridine 1-oxide; 2-Chloro-6-methyl-4-nitropyridine N-oxide; 6-Methyl-2-chloro-4-nitropyridine 1-oxide; 4-Nitro-2-chloro-6-picoline 1-oxide; 2-Chloro-4-nitro-6-picoline N-oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Chloro-6-Methyl-4-Nitropyridine 1-Oxide is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.