Description

2-(Chloromethyl)-4-Methoxy-3-Methylpyridine Hydrochloride is a high-purity, versatile chemical intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the development of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by research and development teams, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of complex specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials requiring specific pyridine-based structures.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development, scale-up studies, and exploring novel chemical entities.
• Chemical Library Building: A valuable reagent for constructing diverse compound libraries used in high-throughput screening for drug discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Chloromethyl)-4-Methoxy-3-Methylpyridine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	86604-74-2
Molecular Formula	C8H11Cl2NO
Molecular Weight	208.09 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-3-methyl-2-pyridinemethanol hydrochloride; 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine HCl; 4-Methoxy-3-methyl-2-(chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride; 3-Methyl-4-methoxy-2-pyridinemethanol hydrochloride; 2-Chloromethyl-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine hydrochloride; 4-Methoxy-3-methyl-2-(chloromethyl)pyridinium chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-Methoxy-3-Methylpyridine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.