Description

2,3-Dimethyl-4-Nitropyridine CAS NO 68707-69-7 is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a nitropyridine core with strategic methyl substitutions. This structure makes it a valuable and versatile advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a key building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a standard or starting material for methodological studies in nitration, functionalization, and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized nitro-aromatic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dimethyl-4-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	68707-69-7
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2,3-dimethylpyridine; 2,3-Dimethyl-4-nitropyridine; 4-Nitro-2,3-lutidine; 2,3-Lutidine, 4-nitro-; 2,3-Dimethylpyridine, 4-nitro-; Pyridine, 2,3-dimethyl-4-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Dimethyl-4-Nitropyridine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and industrial scale applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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