Description

2-Chloro-4,6-Dimethylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of reactive sites—the aldehyde and chloro groups—which enable precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its pyridine core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional organic materials, such as liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop molecular probes and fluorescent tags for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4,6-Dimethylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	91591-77-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO
Molecular Weight	169.61 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-2-chloro-4,6-dimethylpyridine; 2-Chloro-4,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 2-Chloro-4,6-lutidine-3-carbaldehyde; 91591-77-4; 2-Chloro-4,6-dimethylnicotinaldehyde; 4,6-Dimethyl-2-chloropyridine-3-carboxaldehyde; 2-Chloro-4,6-dimethyl-3-formylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Chloro-4,6-Dimethylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic workflows. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and GC-MS for impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with every shipment. We support cGMP-compliant manufacturing for advanced pharmaceutical applications.

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 compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere); for long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.