Description

(4,6-Dichloropyridin-2-Yl)Methanol CAS NO 856163-79-6 is a versatile halogenated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both reactive chlorines and a hydroxymethyl group, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to build complex active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyridine core for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: Provides a versatile scaffold for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical companies producing bespoke compounds for clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4,6-Dichloropyridin-2-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	856163-79-6
Molecular Formula	C6H5Cl2NO
Molecular Weight	178.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dichloro-6-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine; (4,6-Dichloro-2-pyridinyl)methanol; 4,6-Dichloro-2-pyridinemethanol; 2-Pyridinemethanol, 4,6-dichloro-; (4,6-Dichloropyridin-2-yl)methanol; 4,6-Dichloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4,6-Dichloropyridin-2-Yl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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