Description

3,5-Bis(Chloromethyl)Pyridine is a versatile and reactive bifunctional organic intermediate, primarily valued for its role as a key building block in complex organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring two reactive chloromethyl groups on a pyridine ring, makes it an essential precursor for constructing larger, more complex molecules. This compound is particularly critical for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for synthesizing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of complex heterocyclic compounds and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where the pyridine core is a key structural motif.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing polydentate ligands used in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the creation of functional polymers, dendrimers, and cross-linking agents due to its two reactive sites.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form more complex biaryl and other structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Bis(Chloromethyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	41711-38-0
Molecular Formula	C7H7Cl2N
Molecular Weight	176.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Bis(chloromethyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 3,5-bis(chloromethyl)-; 3,5-Di(chloromethyl)pyridine; 3,5-Pyridinedimethanol, dichloride; 1,3-Bis(chloromethyl)-5-pyridinyl; 3,5-BCM-Pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Bis(Chloromethyl)Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Each production lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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