Description

4-Chloro-6-Methylpicolinaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, specifically a halogenated picolinaldehyde derivative. Its primary value lies in its reactive aldehyde and chloro-substituted pyridine functionalities, making it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical chemists, agrochemical researchers, and material scientists engaged in creating novel active ingredients, ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system or possessing antimicrobial properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating sophisticated chelating ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis, enabling reactions like condensation, nucleophilic addition, and further functionalization of the pyridine ring.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-6-Methylpicolinaldehyde
CAS No.	98273-77-9
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNO
Molecular Weight	167.59 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-6-methylpyridine-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 4-chloro-6-methyl-; 4-Chloro-6-methyl-2-formylpyridine; 4-Chloro-6-methylpicolinaldehyde; 4-Chloro-6-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 6-Methyl-4-chloropicolinaldehyde; 4-Chloro-6-methyl-2-pyridylcarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-6-Methylpicolinaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. 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%
Assay	≥ 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.