Description

2-Chloro-6-Methyl-4-Nitro-Pyridine is a versatile halogenated and nitrated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: 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 development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry, nucleophilic substitution reactions, and cross-coupling methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Methyl-4-Nitro-Pyridine
CAS No.	79055-51-9
Molecular Formula	C6H5ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	172.57 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2-chloro-6-methylpyridine; 2-Chloro-6-methyl-4-nitropyridine; 6-Methyl-2-chloro-4-nitropyridine; 2-Chloro-4-nitro-6-picoline; 4-Nitro-6-methyl-2-chloropyridine; 2-Chloro-4-nitro-6-methylpyridine; 79055-51-9; 4-Nitro-2-chloro-6-picoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Methyl-4-Nitro-Pyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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%

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