Description

Ethyl 2,6-Dichloro-5-Fluoropyridine-3-Carboxylate is a high-purity fluorinated pyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique halogenated structure, which enables precise molecular modifications essential for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients and agrochemicals. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly in antiviral and antibacterial research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring fluorinated pyridine cores.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and material science.
• Organic Electronics Research: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated heterocyclic compounds for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CROs and CMOs for bespoke chemical production and scale-up projects.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for exploring new chemical reactions and building molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2,6-Dichloro-5-Fluoropyridine-3-Carboxylate
CAS No.	82671-03-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl2FNO2
Molecular Weight	238.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2,6-dichloro-5-fluoronicotinate; 2,6-Dichloro-5-fluoropyridine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2,6-dichloro-5-fluoro-, ethyl ester; 5-Fluoro-2,6-dichloronicotinic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-fluoro-2,6-dichloronicotinate; 82671-03-2; NSC 405124
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2,6-Dichloro-5-Fluoropyridine-3-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.