Description

5-Fluoro-2-Methoxypyridine n-Oxide is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity profile, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its fluorine and pyridine N-oxide motifs.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Functional Material Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) to introduce the methoxypyridine moiety.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-2-Methoxypyridine n-Oxide
CAS No.	51173-07-0
Molecular Formula	C6H6FNO2
Molecular Weight	143.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-2-methoxypyridine 1-oxide; 2-Methoxy-5-fluoropyridine N-oxide; 5-Fluoro-2-methoxypyridine N-oxide; 2-Methoxy-5-fluoropyridine 1-oxide; 5-Fluoro-2-pyridinol methyl ether N-oxide; 5-Fluoro-2-methoxypyridine oxide; 5-Fluoro-2-methoxypyridine-1-oxide
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Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-2-Methoxypyridine n-Oxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.