Description

2-Chloro-5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-Pyridine is a high-purity halogenated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its versatile reactivity, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures for high-value applications. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental reagent for custom synthesis services catering to R&D and pilot-scale production.
• Life Science Research: Utilized in biochemical research as a probe or scaffold for studying protein-ligand interactions and cellular pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-Pyridine
CAS No.	76053-48-0
Molecular Formula	C11H7Cl2N
Molecular Weight	224.09 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-chloropyridine; 2-Chloro-5-(p-chlorophenyl)pyridine; 2,5'-Dichloro-4-pyridylbenzene; (4-Chlorophenyl)-5-chloro-2-pyridine; 76053-48-0; 2-Chloro-5-(4'-chlorophenyl)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
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.