Description

2 6-Dichloropyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile halogenated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive aldehyde group and halogen substituents, makes it an indispensable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyridine core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and organic electronic materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The chlorine atoms provide excellent handles for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Fundamental building block for constructing more complex fused-ring heterocyclic systems through condensation and cyclization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichloropyridine-3-carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	55304-73-9
Molecular Formula	C6H3Cl2NO
Molecular Weight	176.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dichloro-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-2,6-dichloropyridine; 2,6-Dichloro-3-formylpyridine; 2,6-Dichloronicotinaldehyde; 2,6-Dichloropyridine-3-carbaldehyde; Pyridine-3-carboxaldehyde, 2,6-dichloro-; 2,6-Dichloro-3-pyridylcarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dichloropyridine-3-carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for traceability and quality assurance.

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 properties, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation and keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

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