Description

3,5-Dichloro-2-Cyanopyridine CAS NO 85331-33-5 is a versatile halogenated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and cyano substituents, makes it a highly reactive intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for creating functional polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry and discovery chemistry programs in both academic and industrial settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dichloro-2-Cyanopyridine
CAS No.	85331-33-5
Molecular Formula	C6H2Cl2N2
Molecular Weight	172.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-3,5-dichloropyridine; 3,5-Dichloro-2-pyridinecarbonitrile; 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 3,5-dichloro-; 3,5-Dichloropicolinonitrile; NSC 405124; 85331-33-5; 3,5-Dichloro-2-cyanopyridine
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Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dichloro-2-Cyanopyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed 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%
Melting Point	108 - 112 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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