Description

6-Chloropyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Amide is a versatile halogenated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive chloro substituent and a carboxamide group, enabling diverse chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecules for active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyridine core for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable starting material for medicinal chemistry programs and the exploration of novel heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloropyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Amide
CAS No.	7059-61-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5ClN2O
Molecular Weight	156.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-pyridinecarboxamide; 6-Chloro-2-pyridinecarboxamide; 6-Chloropicolinamide; 2-Aminocarbonyl-6-chloropyridine; 6-Chloropyridine-2-carboxamide; 2-Pyridinecarboxamide, 6-chloro-; Picolinamide, 6-chloro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloropyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Amide is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain product integrity.

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	≤ 1.0%
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.