Description

4-Amino-2,6-Dichloro-3,5-Dinitropyridine is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block characterized by its unique combination of amino, chloro, and nitro substituents on a pyridine core. This compound matters as a critical synthetic intermediate, enabling the construction of complex molecules for advanced research and development. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, material science, and the synthesis of energetic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drug discovery programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Energetic Materials Research: Acts as a building block for the development of new high-energy-density materials (HEDMs) and propellants due to its nitro-functionalized, nitrogen-rich heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry, utilizing the amino and chloro groups for further functionalization.
• Material Science: Functions as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of advanced polymers, dyes, and pigments with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Provides a versatile scaffold for academic and industrial R&D in organic synthesis, enabling the exploration of new chemical reactions and pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-2,6-Dichloro-3,5-Dinitropyridine
CAS No.	650140-90-2
Molecular Formula	C5H2Cl2N4O4
Molecular Weight	252.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dichloro-3,5-dinitro-4-pyridinamine; 4-Pyridinamine, 2,6-dichloro-3,5-dinitro-; 3,5-Dinitro-2,6-dichloro-4-aminopyridine; 4-Amino-2,6-dichloro-3,5-dinitropyridine; ADDP; 2,6-Dichloro-3,5-dinitropyridin-4-amine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-2,6-Dichloro-3,5-Dinitropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, identity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clientele. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the nitro and amino functional groups, it should be stored separately from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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