Description

2-(Chloromethyl)-6-Methoxypyridine is a versatile and high-purity organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, offering a reactive chloromethyl handle adjacent to a methoxypyridine scaffold. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized pyridine motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pyridine core is a key structural component.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or molecular components for OLEDs.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: Utilized by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for bespoke synthesis projects and scale-up development.
• Academic Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including nucleophilic substitution and heterocyclic chemistry explorations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Chloromethyl)-6-Methoxypyridine
CAS No.	405103-68-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8ClNO
Molecular Weight	157.60 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methoxy-2-(chloromethyl)pyridine; 2-Chloromethyl-6-methoxypyridine; (6-Methoxypyridin-2-yl)methyl chloride; 6-Methoxy-2-pyridinemethyl chloride; 2-(Chloromethyl)-6-methoxypyridine; 6-Methoxy-2-chloromethylpyridine; 2-Methoxypyridine-6-methyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Chloromethyl)-6-Methoxypyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specification parameters. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified for high-purity grades.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.