Description

2-Chloro-3-Chloromethyl-5-Methyl-Pyridine is a versatile halogenated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, offering distinct sites for nucleophilic substitution and further functionalization. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the pyridine core's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create specialized ligands for metal catalysis in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the production of functionalized polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs for client-specific molecule development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-3-Chloromethyl-5-Methyl-Pyridine
CAS No.	518314-63-1
Molecular Formula	C7H7Cl2N
Molecular Weight	176.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-5-methylpyridine; 5-Methyl-2-chloro-3-chloromethylpyridine; 3-(Chloromethyl)-2-chloro-5-methylpyridine; 2-Chloro-5-methyl-3-pyridinylmethyl chloride; 2,3-Dichloromethyl-5-methylpyridine (common misnomer); CCMP (abbreviation); Pyridine, 2-chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-5-methyl-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-3-Chloromethyl-5-Methyl-Pyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your internal specifications and industry best practices.

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. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.