Description

6-Chloro-3-Hydroxy-2-Nitropyridine is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring chloro, hydroxy, and nitro substituents on the pyridine ring, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for the development of specialty polymers, ligands for metal complexes, and functionalized organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for the creation of specialized nitro- and hydroxy-substituted colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-3-Hydroxy-2-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	887471-39-8
Molecular Formula	C5H3ClN2O3
Molecular Weight	174.54 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-6-chloropyridin-3-ol; 3-Hydroxy-6-chloro-2-nitropyridine; 6-Chloro-2-nitropyridin-3-ol; 6-Chloro-3-hydroxy-2-nitro-pyridine; 6-Chloro-2-nitro-3-pyridinol; 3-Pyridinol, 6-chloro-2-nitro-; 887471-39-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-3-Hydroxy-2-Nitropyridine 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 all specifications 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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.