Description

2,4-Dichloro-5-Fluoro-3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique halogenated structure, which provides versatile reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antiviral and antibacterial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for synthesizing complex dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichloro-5-Fluoro-3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	480438-90-2
Molecular Formula	C6H2Cl2FNO2
Molecular Weight	209.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dichloro-5-fluoropyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 5-Fluoro-2,4-dichloronicotinic acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2,4-dichloro-5-fluoro-; 2,4-Dichloro-5-fluoro-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 480438-90-2; 2,4-Dichloro-5-fluoronicotinic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4-Dichloro-5-Fluoro-3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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