Description

4-Chloro-2,6-Pyridinedicarbonitrile is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block characterized by its reactive chloro and cyano substituents. This compound matters for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of complex organic molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced materials, and specialized fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing functionalized pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• 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 development of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for constructing molecular probes and tags due to its reactive handles for further functionalization.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological chemistry research and scale-up process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2,6-Pyridinedicarbonitrile
CAS No.	55306-66-6
Molecular Formula	C7H2ClN3
Molecular Weight	163.56 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dicyano-4-chloropyridine; 4-Chloro-2,6-dicyanopyridine; 4-Chloropyridine-2,6-dicarbonitrile; 4-Chloro-2,6-pyridinedicarbonitrile; Pyridine, 4-chloro-2,6-dicyano-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-2,6-Pyridinedicarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), 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.

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 strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.