Description

Ethyl 2-Chloro-3-Cyano-6-Methyl-5-Nitropyridine-4-Carboxylate is a high-value, multi-functional pyridine derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its complex molecular architecture, featuring chloro, cyano, nitro, and ester functional groups, makes it an essential building block for constructing sophisticated heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyridine core for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodology development, such as cross-coupling reactions and heterocycle functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized heterocyclic dyes and pigments due to its nitro and cyano substituents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Chloro-3-Cyano-6-Methyl-5-Nitropyridine-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	72701-63-4
Molecular Formula	C10H8ClN3O4
Molecular Weight	269.64 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-cyano-6-methyl-5-nitropyridine-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-chloro-3-cyano-5-nitro-6-picolinate; 4-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-chloro-3-cyano-6-methyl-5-nitro-, ethyl ester; 72701-63-4; Ethyl 2-chloro-3-cyano-5-nitro-6-methylisonicotinate; 5-Nitro-2-chloro-3-cyano-6-methyl-4-pyridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Ethyl 2-Chloro-3-Cyano-6-Methyl-5-Nitropyridine-4-Carboxylate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and tested against rigorous in-house specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor quality documentation to meet specific client and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

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	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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