Description

4-(4-Chlorobutyl) Pyridine is a versatile bifunctional organic building block featuring both a reactive pyridine ring and a terminal chlorobutyl chain. This compound matters as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized pyridine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the pyridine core imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and drug-target interactions.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The chlorobutyl side chain makes it a suitable substrate for various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Chlorobutyl) Pyridine
CAS No.	5264-17-5
Molecular Formula	C9H12ClN
Molecular Weight	169.65 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Chlorobutyl)pyridine; 4-Pyridinebutanol, 4-chloro-; 4-Chlorobutylpyridine; 1-(4-Pyridyl)-4-chlorobutane; γ-(4-Pyridyl)butyl chloride; 4-(ω-Chlorobutyl)pyridine; 4-(4-Chloro-butyl)-pyridine; 4-Chloro-1-(pyridin-4-yl)butane
EINECS	226-079-9

Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Chlorobutyl) Pyridine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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