Description

6-Chloronicotinic Acid n-Oxide is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, primarily recognized for its role as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid group and an N-oxide moiety, makes it a critical precursor for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functionalities into complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing nicotinic acid derivatives and N-oxide-containing therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the chloronicotinate scaffold is a common pharmacophore.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional organic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its chelating potential.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on heterocyclic chemistry, oxidation reactions, and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloronicotinic Acid n-Oxide
CAS No.	90327-03-0
Molecular Formula	C6H4ClNO3
Molecular Weight	173.55 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloropyridine-3-carboxylic acid 1-oxide; 6-Chloro-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid N-oxide; 6-Chloronicotinic acid 1-oxide; 3-Carboxy-6-chloropyridine N-oxide; 6-Chloro-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid 1-oxide; 6-Chloronicotinic acid N-oxide; 6-Chloro-3-pyridylcarboxylic acid N-oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloronicotinic Acid n-Oxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

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.