Intermediates

6-Chloro-5-methylpyridin-3-amine

  • CAS No.38186-82-2
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

High-purity 6-Chloro-5-methylpyridin-3-amine (CAS 38186-82-2), a key pyridine-based intermediate for advanced organic synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D.

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Product Technical Details

Product Overview

6-Chloro-5-methylpyridin-3-amine is a high-value pyridine derivative widely employed as a building block in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemical compounds. With its dual functional groups—an aromatic amine and a chlorine substituent—it offers versatile reactivity for cross-coupling, nucleophilic substitution, and heterocyclic elaboration strategies.

Specifications

Molecular FormulaC6H7ClN2
Molecular Weight142.59 g/mol
Density1.3 ± 0.1 g/cm³
Boiling Point304.7 ± 37.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point138.1 ± 26.5 °C
AppearanceLight brown crystalline solid
Assay≥98.0%

Industrial Applications

This compound serves primarily as a critical intermediate in multi-step synthetic routes within the pharmaceutical and crop protection industries. Its structural motif enables efficient construction of fused heterocycles and functionalized pyridine scaffolds found in numerous bioactive molecules.

  • Ideal for Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig, and other transition-metal-catalyzed transformations
  • Used in the development of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapeutics
  • Suitable for scale-up under GMP-compliant manufacturing conditions

Stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials, 6-Chloro-5-methylpyridin-3-amine is typically supplied in 25 kg drums or customized packaging to meet client logistics requirements.