Description

(6-Chloro-5-Methoxypyridin-3-Yl)Methanol is a high-purity pyridine derivative building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a critical chiral intermediate, enabling the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals with specific biological activity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pyridine core provides specific bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for scale-up and commercial production of client-specific molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(6-Chloro-5-Methoxypyridin-3-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	915107-47-0
Molecular Formula	C7H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	173.60 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-chloro-5-methoxypyridine; (6-Chloro-5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)methanol; 6-Chloro-5-methoxynicotinyl alcohol; 6-Chloro-5-methoxypyridine-3-methanol; 5-Methoxy-6-chloro-3-pyridinemethanol
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Quality Control

Our (6-Chloro-5-Methoxypyridin-3-Yl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with complete batch data are available upon request.

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 moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.