Description

[6-(2-Chlorophenyl)Pyridin-3-Yl]Methanol is a high-value pyridine derivative and a key chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals, where structural precision is paramount. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its chlorophenyl-pyridine scaffold.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study biological systems and enzyme functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	[6-(2-Chlorophenyl)Pyridin-3-Yl]Methanol
CAS No.	887974-37-0
Molecular Formula	C12H10ClNO
Molecular Weight	219.67 g/mol
Synonyms	(6-(2-Chlorophenyl)pyridin-3-yl)methanol; 3-Pyridinemethanol, 6-(2-chlorophenyl)-; 2-Chloro-6-(hydroxymethyl)phenylpyridine; (6-(2-Chlorophenyl)-3-pyridyl)methanol; 887974-37-0; 6-(2-Chlorophenyl)nicotinyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our [6-(2-Chlorophenyl)Pyridin-3-Yl]Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are available upon request to support your quality and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.