Description

5-Chloro-3-Cyanopyridine is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, recognized for its unique bifunctional reactivity. This compound matters because it serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, enabling the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Industries such as agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemical research rely on this high-purity intermediate for their R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyridine core for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials due to its aromatic and polarizable nature.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-3-Cyanopyridine
CAS No.	51269-82-0
Molecular Formula	C6H3ClN2
Molecular Weight	138.55 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyano-5-chloropyridine; 5-Chloro-3-pyridinecarbonitrile; 5-Chloronicotinonitrile; 5-Chloropyridine-3-carbonitrile; 3-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 5-chloro-; 5-Chloro-3-cyanopyridine; 5-Chloro-3-cyanopyridine (5-Chloronicotinonitrile)
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Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-3-Cyanopyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to meet precise customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.