Description

4-Chloro-2,3-Dimethylpyridine 1-Oxide is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, specifically a functionalized pyridine N-oxide derivative. Its molecular structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical chemists, agrochemical researchers, and material scientists seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen and N-oxide functionality.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organic synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for designing molecular probes and inhibitors to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Custom Synthesis & Scale-Up: A fundamental building block for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs engaged in custom synthesis projects from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2,3-Dimethylpyridine 1-Oxide
CAS No.	59886-90-7
Molecular Formula	C7H8ClNO
Molecular Weight	157.60 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-2,3-dimethylpyridine N-oxide; 2,3-Dimethyl-4-chloropyridine 1-oxide; 4-Chloro-2,3-lutidine N-oxide; 4-Chloro-2,3-dimethylpyridine oxide; 4-Chloro-2,3-dimethyl-1-oxidopyridin-1-ium; 4-Chloro-2,3-lutidine 1-oxide; Pyridine, 4-chloro-2,3-dimethyl-, 1-oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Chloro-2,3-Dimethylpyridine 1-Oxide is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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