Description

Chloro(3-Pyridinyl)Mercury(Ii) is a specialized organomercury compound that serves as a critical reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to act as a versatile pyridyl transfer agent, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require precise and reliable building blocks for their development processes.

Application

• As a key pyridylating agent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Negishi, Kumada) for synthesizing functionalized pyridine derivatives.
• Precursor in the research and development of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Synthesis of ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry, useful in creating novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Building block for agrochemical active ingredients, such as herbicides and fungicides containing pyridine motifs.
• Material science research for developing organic semiconductors and electronic materials.
• Laboratory-scale reference standard for analytical method development and quality control in chemical production.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Chloro(3-Pyridinyl)Mercury(Ii)
CAS No.	5428-90-0
Molecular Formula	C5H4ClHgN
Molecular Weight	298.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pyridylmercuric Chloride; (3-Pyridyl)Mercury Chloride; Chloro(3-pyridyl)mercury; Chloro(pyridin-3-yl)mercury; Mercury, chloro(3-pyridinyl)-; 3-Pyridylmercury(II) Chloride; Pyridin-3-ylmercury Chloride
EINECS	226-579-8

Quality Control

Our production of Chloro(3-Pyridinyl)Mercury(Ii) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 light-sensitive nature and as a standard precaution for organometallic compounds, it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Mercury Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DMF, DMSO)

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