Description

Ethyl 4,6-Dichloropicolinate is a high-purity, versatile chemical intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its reactive dichloropyridine structure, which serves as a critical building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides and plant growth regulators, particularly those targeting broadleaf weeds.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing functionalized pyridine cores.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a scaffold for constructing heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4,6-Dichloropicolinate
CAS No.	873450-61-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight	220.05 g/mol
Synonyms	4,6-Dichloropyridine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4,6-dichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4,6-dichloro-, ethyl ester; 4,6-Dichloropicolinic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4,6-dichloropicolinate; Picolinic acid, 4,6-dichloro-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4,6-Dichloropicolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

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.