Description

Pyridine,2-(2-Chloroethyl)-4,6-Dimethyl- is a specialized pyridine derivative characterized by its chloroethyl and dimethyl substituents, which confer unique reactivity and functionality. This compound serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive chloroethyl group for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry optimization in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridine,2-(2-Chloroethyl)-4,6-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	69603-39-0
Molecular Formula	C9H12ClN
Molecular Weight	169.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Chloroethyl)-4,6-dimethylpyridine; 4,6-Dimethyl-2-(2-chloroethyl)pyridine; 2-(2-Chloroethyl)-4,6-lutidine; 4,6-Dimethyl-2-(β-chloroethyl)pyridine; (2-Chloroethyl)-4,6-dimethylpyridine; Pyridine, 2-(2-chloroethyl)-4,6-dimethyl-; 69603-39-0 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our production of Pyridine,2-(2-Chloroethyl)-4,6-Dimethyl- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for synthetic applications. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC-MS for identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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