Description

3-Picolyl Chloride Hydrochloride is a versatile and reactive organic salt primarily used as a key building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the 3-picolyl functional group, facilitating the creation of complex molecules with specific biological activities. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for API synthesis and novel compound development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the pyridine moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal complexation.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the multistep synthesis of complex organic molecules for research and specialty chemical applications.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Useful in creating chemical linkers for bioconjugation techniques in diagnostic and biochemical research.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of novel polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Picolyl Chloride Hydrochloride
CAS No.	6959-48-4
Molecular Formula	C6H7ClN·HCl
Molecular Weight	164.04 g/mol (Free base: 127.58 g/mol)
Synonyms	3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride; 3-Pyridinemethyl chloride hydrochloride; 3-Picolyl chloride HCl; 3-Chloromethylpyridine hydrochloride; (3-Pyridyl)methyl chloride hydrochloride; α-Chloro-3-picoline hydrochloride; 3-Pyridylmethyl chloride hydrochloride; 3-Picolylchloride hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Picolyl Chloride Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccator or inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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