Description

4-Chloro-2,6-Dimethylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde is a high-purity, versatile pyridine derivative used as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and chloro substituents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized nitrogen-containing ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry research in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Custom Synthesis: The foundation for the bespoke manufacturing of complex, multi-functional organic molecules for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2,6-Dimethylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	91591-75-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO
Molecular Weight	169.61 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-4-chloro-2,6-dimethylpyridine; 4-Chloro-2,6-lutidine-3-carboxaldehyde; 4-Chloro-2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 4-Chloro-2,6-dimethylnicotinaldehyde; 4-Chloro-2,6-dimethyl-3-formylpyridine; 4-Chloro-2,6-dimethylpyridine-3-carbaldehyde; 3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 4-chloro-2,6-dimethyl-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-2,6-Dimethylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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