Description

3,5-Dichloro-2,6-Difluoropyridine is a high-purity halogenated pyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique substitution pattern, which provides reactive sites for selective functionalization, enabling the construction of complex molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

This versatile intermediate is employed in several high-value synthetic pathways:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing complex heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create specialized pyridine-based ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers and electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for fine chemical and custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dichloro-2,6-Difluoropyridine
CAS No.	698-51-1
Molecular Formula	C5HCl2F2N
Molecular Weight	183.97 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Difluoro-3,5-dichloropyridine; Pyridine, 3,5-dichloro-2,6-difluoro-; 3,5-Dichloro-2,6-difluoropyridine; 698-51-1; 2,6-Difluoro-3,5-dichloropyridine; 3,5-Dichloro-2,6-difluoropyridine (CAS 698-51-1)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dichloro-2,6-Difluoropyridine is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The container must be kept tightly closed 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
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.