Description

[5-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)Pyridin-3-Yl]Methanol is a high-purity, functionalized pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which incorporates both a pyridine ring and a dichlorophenyl group, making it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients, such as potential drug candidates and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic system.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: A building block for synthesizing functional organic materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or organic semiconductors.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: Employed by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for bespoke synthesis projects requiring specialized heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	[5-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)Pyridin-3-Yl]Methanol
CAS No.	887974-17-6
Molecular Formula	C12H9Cl2NO
Molecular Weight	254.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(5-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)pyridin-3-yl)methanol; 3-Pyridinemethanol, 5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-; 5-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-3-pyridinemethanol; 5-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)nicotinyl alcohol; (5-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-3-pyridinyl)methanol
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Quality Control

Our [5-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)Pyridin-3-Yl]Methanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and cGMP-compliant production.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed and consideration should be given to storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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