Description

2-Chloronicotinic Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt derivative of nicotinic acid, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive halogenated pyridine scaffold essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of modern pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the chloronicotinate moiety for bioactivity.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring functionalized pyridine cores.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Chloronicotinic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	56055-55-1
Molecular Formula	C6H5Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight	194.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloropyridine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride; 3-Carboxy-2-chloropyridine Hydrochloride; 2-Chloro-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Hydrochloride; 2-Chloronicotinic Acid HCl; 2-Chloro-3-carboxypyridine Hydrochloride; 2-Chloro-3-pyridinylcarboxylic Acid Hydrochloride; 2-Cl-3-PyCOOH·HCl
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloronicotinic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for pharmaceutical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.