Description

2,6-Dimethyl-3-Nitropyridine is a high-purity, synthetically valuable pyridine derivative. This compound serves as a versatile and critical nitrated heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides where the nitropyridine moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated nitrogen-containing ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or photoactive compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic nitrogen functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethyl-3-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	767567-84-0
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-2,6-lutidine; 2,6-Lutidine, 3-nitro-; 3-Nitro-2,6-dimethylpyridine; 2,6-Dimethyl-3-nitropyridine; Nitropyridine derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Dimethyl-3-Nitropyridine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments.

Storage

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

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%

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