Description

4-Chloro-2-(4-Pyridyl)-6-Methyl Pyrimidine is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it serves as a critical intermediate for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for creating organic ligands in coordination chemistry and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Versatile scaffold for constructing more complex pyrimidine and bipyridine derivatives in academic and industrial research.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specialized heterocyclic dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2-(4-Pyridyl)-6-Methyl Pyrimidine
CAS No.	61310-33-6
Molecular Formula	C10H8ClN3
Molecular Weight	205.64 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-2-(pyridin-4-yl)-6-methylpyrimidine; 2-(4-Pyridinyl)-4-chloro-6-methylpyrimidine; 4-Chloro-6-methyl-2-(4-pyridinyl)pyrimidine; 4-Chloro-2-(4-pyridyl)-6-methyl-pyrimidine; 4-Chloro-6-methyl-2-(4-pyridyl)pyrimidine
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-2-(4-Pyridyl)-6-Methyl Pyrimidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.