Description

2-Chloro-4-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-5-Yl)Pyridine is a high-value heterocyclic building block and advanced pharmaceutical intermediate. This compound matters for its role as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially in kinase inhibitor research.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its bioactive heterocyclic structure.
• Chemical Biology: Serves as a versatile scaffold for creating molecular probes and tool compounds in biochemical studies.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for the synthesis of specialized ligands in catalysis or functional materials.
• Contract Research & Development (CRO/CMO): Supplied to organizations specializing in custom synthesis and process optimization.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for novel synthetic methodology and heterocyclic chemistry exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-5-Yl)Pyridine
CAS No.	959240-51-8
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClN3O
Molecular Weight	195.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)pyridine; 5-(2-Chloropyridin-4-yl)-3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 959240-51-8; 2-Chloro-4-(3-methyl-[1,2,4]oxadiazol-5-yl)-pyridine; Pyridine, 2-chloro-4-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)-; 3-Methyl-5-(2-chloro-4-pyridinyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-5-Yl)Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high purity and consistent identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full analytical data are provided for every shipment, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.