Description

2-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine Hydrochloride is a versatile and reactive organic salt, primarily serving as a key synthetic intermediate in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Its value lies in the activated chloromethyl group, which facilitates nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialized ligands or catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical building block for synthesizing a range of drug candidates, particularly those containing pyridine or piperidine moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a precursor for novel ligands in catalysis and for creating functionalized pyridine derivatives in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and functional materials where pyridine-based units are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	6959-47-3
Molecular Formula	C6H7Cl2N
Molecular Weight	164.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Picolyl Chloride Hydrochloride; (2-Pyridyl)methyl Chloride Hydrochloride; 2-Chloromethylpyridine Hydrochloride; α-Chloro-2-picoline Hydrochloride; 2-Pyridinemethanamine, N-chloro-; 2-(Chloromethyl)pyridinium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for use in pharmaceutical and advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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