Description

5-Chloro-2-Ethoxy-Pyridine-3-Carbaldehyde is a versatile pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and aldehyde functional groups, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and functional dyes due to its electron-deficient pyridine ring.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2-Ethoxy-Pyridine-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	870721-63-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	185.61 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-ethoxypyridine-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-5-chloro-2-ethoxypyridine; 2-Ethoxy-5-chloropyridine-3-carbaldehyde; 870721-63-4; 5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-2-Ethoxy-Pyridine-3-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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