Description

4-Chloro-2-Methyl-3,5-Dinitropyridine is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant commercial importance. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and nitro substituents on a methylated pyridine ring, makes it a versatile intermediate for synthesizing 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 novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive nitro and chloro groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands, dyes, and photoactive compounds for advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Process Chemistry: A valuable reagent for introducing the 4-chloro-2-methyl-3,5-dinitropyridyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures via nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2-Methyl-3,5-Dinitropyridine
CAS No.	859299-18-6
Molecular Formula	C6H4ClN3O4
Molecular Weight	217.57 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dinitro-4-chloro-2-methylpyridine; 2-Methyl-4-chloro-3,5-dinitropyridine; 4-Chloro-2-methyl-3,5-dinitropyridine; Pyridine, 4-chloro-2-methyl-3,5-dinitro-; 859299-18-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-2-Methyl-3,5-Dinitropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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