Description

2-Chloro-4-Methylpyridine-3-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its versatile reactivity, serving as a key precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyridine moiety for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for constructing molecular probes and tags due to the reactivity of the chloro and nitrile functional groups.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Methylpyridine-3-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	65169-38-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClN2
Molecular Weight	152.58 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyano-2-chloro-4-methylpyridine; 2-Chloro-4-methyl-3-cyanopyridine; 4-Methyl-2-chloropyridine-3-carbonitrile; 2-Chloro-4-picoline-3-carbonitrile; 65169-38-2; 2-Chloro-4-methylnicotinonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Methylpyridine-3-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and process development applications.

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 strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

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.