Description

3-Amino-6-Chloropyridine-2-Carbonitrile is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an amino and a nitrile group on a chlorinated pyridine core, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of kinase inhibitors, receptor antagonists, and other small molecule drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic scaffold.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for functional dyes, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research (CROs): Employed in contract research organizations for method development, library synthesis, and exploratory chemistry projects.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The amino and nitrile functionalities make it useful for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-6-Chloropyridine-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	95095-84-4
Molecular Formula	C6H4ClN3
Molecular Weight	153.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-3-amino-6-chloropyridine; 6-Chloro-3-aminopyridine-2-carbonitrile; 3-Amino-6-chloro-2-pyridinecarbonitrile; 6-Chloro-3-aminopicolinonitrile; 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 3-amino-6-chloro-; 95095-84-4; 3-Amino-6-chloro-2-cyanopyridine
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Amino-6-Chloropyridine-2-Carbonitrile is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques. Our commitment to quality assurance supports your compliance needs in regulated research and development environments.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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