Description

3,4-Dimethyl-5-Nitropyridine is a versatile nitropyridine derivative, a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which serves as a critical precursor for the development of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific molecular complexity into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or photoactive components.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dimethyl-5-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	65169-36-0
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3,4-lutidine; 3,4-Dimethyl-5-nitropyridine; 5-Nitro-3,4-dimethylpyridine; Pyridine, 3,4-dimethyl-5-nitro-; 3,4-Dimethyl-5-nitro-pyridine; 65169-36-0; 3,4-Lutidine, 5-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dimethyl-5-Nitropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.