Description

4-Iodo-2,6-Dimethyl-3-Nitropyridine is a versatile halogenated and nitrated pyridine derivative, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in fine chemical synthesis, where precise functionalization is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules containing complex heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen and nitro groups for further chemical transformations.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or photoactive compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille, Sonogashira) to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution: The nitro group activates the pyridine ring for substitution reactions, enabling the introduction of various nucleophiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-2,6-Dimethyl-3-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	91873-05-1
Molecular Formula	C7H7IN2O2
Molecular Weight	278.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-4-iodo-2,6-dimethylpyridine; 2,6-Dimethyl-3-nitro-4-iodopyridine; 4-Iodo-2,6-lutidine-3-nitropyridine; 91873-05-1; 4-Iodo-2,6-dimethyl-3-nitropyridine; Pyridine, 4-iodo-2,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodo-2,6-Dimethyl-3-Nitropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.