Description

3-Chloro-2-Formyl-4-Picoline is a versatile and high-value pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and formyl functional groups on the pyridine ring, makes it an essential precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds. This intermediate is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-2-Formyl-4-Picoline
CAS No.	884495-43-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6ClNO
Molecular Weight	155.58 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-4-methylpyridine-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-3-chloro-4-methylpyridine; 3-Chloro-2-formyl-4-methylpyridine; 4-Methyl-3-chloropicolinaldehyde; 3-Chloro-4-picoline-2-carboxaldehyde; 3-Chloro-4-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-2-Formyl-4-Picoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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