Description

2-Chloro-6-Nitropyridine is a versatile halogenated nitropyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an electron-withdrawing nitro group and a reactive chloro substituent, makes it an invaluable intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological and anti-infective applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• 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 layers or photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring novel nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) reactions and constructing pyridine-based molecular libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the production of specialized dyes and pigments due to its nitro-aromatic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	94166-64-0
Molecular Formula	C5H3ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	158.54 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-nitropyridine; 6-Nitro-2-chloropyridine; 2-Chloro-6-nitro-pyridine; Pyridine, 2-chloro-6-nitro-; 2-Chlor-6-nitropyridin; 2-Cl-6-NO2-Pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Nitropyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	64 - 68 °C
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.