Description

3-Chloro-2-Methyl-5-Nitro-Pyridine is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries requiring the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and specialty fine chemicals will find this nitropyridine derivative indispensable for introducing specific functional groups into target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for molecules targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the pyridine core provides key bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating functionalized ligands, coordination complexes, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and complex colorants due to its nitro and chloro substituents.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) for constructing biaryl systems common in many advanced chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-2-Methyl-5-Nitro-Pyridine
CAS No.	51984-62-4
Molecular Formula	C6H5ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	172.57 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3-chloro-2-picoline; 2-Methyl-3-chloro-5-nitropyridine; 3-Chloro-2-methyl-5-nitropyridine; 2-Picoline, 3-chloro-5-nitro-; 3-Chloro-5-nitro-2-methylpyridine; 3-Chloro-2-picoline, 5-nitro-; 2-Methyl-5-nitro-3-chloropyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-2-Methyl-5-Nitro-Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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