Description

2,4-Dimethoxy-5-Nitropyridine is a versatile nitropyridine derivative characterized by its distinct methoxy and nitro substituents. This compound serves as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a valuable building block in organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its heterocyclic nitroaromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts due to the electron-withdrawing nitro group.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or photoactive compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Serves as a starting material for the production of specialized azo dyes and nitroaromatic-based colorants.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and as a model substrate for novel nitration, etherification, and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethoxy-5-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	607373-84-2
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O4
Molecular Weight	184.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2,4-dimethoxypyridine; 2,4-Dimethoxy-5-nitropyridine; Pyridine, 2,4-dimethoxy-5-nitro-; 5-Nitro-2,4-bis(methoxy)pyridine; 2,4-DMP-5-NO2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethoxy-5-Nitropyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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