2,6-Dichloropyridine CAS 2402-78-0

High-Purity 2,6-Dichloropyridine CAS 2402-78-0 from Aure Chemical: Stable Supply & Compliance

2,6-Dichloropyridine is a dihalogenated pyridine derivative that offers two reactive chlorine atoms positioned symmetrically, making it a valuable building block for selective functionalization in heterocyclic chemistry. It is primarily handled as a white crystalline solid and finds extensive use where controlled substitution on the pyridine ring is required.

Basic Information

CAS No.	2402-78-0
EC No.	219-282-3
Linear Formula	C5H3Cl2N
Molecular Weight	147.99 g/mol
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Melting Point	86 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	211 °C (lit.)
Density	1.52 g/cm³ (lit.)
RIDADR	UN 2811 Class 6.1 / PG III
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Key intermediate in agrochemical synthesis: Primary industrial use involves production of herbicides and other crop protection agents that incorporate the symmetrically substituted pyridine core for enhanced biological activity.

• Building block for pharmaceutical intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug candidates containing functionalized pyridine rings through selective chlorine displacement reactions.

• Organic synthesis reagent for substituted pyridines: Serves as a versatile starting material for nucleophilic aromatic substitution, cross-coupling, and other transformations to prepare a wide range of pyridine derivatives in fine chemical manufacturing.

• Component in dye and specialty chemical production: Used in the preparation of heterocyclic dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring a 2,6-disubstituted pyridine structure.

• Laboratory reagent for research and development: Applied in academic and industrial research settings for exploring new heterocyclic compounds and developing synthetic routes to complex pyridine-based molecules.

Aure Chemical: Your Reliable Partner

High purity specifications and strict batch consistency: Our 2,6-Dichloropyridine is manufactured and tested to tight purity specifications, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive agrochemical and pharmaceutical intermediate applications.

Stable export supply supported by established logistics channels: We maintain consistent bulk availability and coordinate specialized transport solutions for toxic solid intermediates to customers worldwide.

Complete SDS, COA and dangerous goods documentation available: Full safety data sheets, certificates of analysis, and proper toxic substance transport documentation are supplied to support regulatory compliance and efficient global procurement.

Professional technical communication and responsive service: Our experienced team provides practical guidance on handling, storage, and application of this intermediate, along with assistance in packaging selection and shipment planning.

Hazards Classification

GHS Classification: Acute toxicity Category 3 (oral, dermal, inhalation) (GHS06); Skin irritation Category 2 (GHS07); Eye irritation Category 2 (GHS07).

Hazard Statements: H301 - Toxic if swallowed; H311 - Toxic in contact with skin; H331 - Toxic if inhaled; H315 - Causes skin irritation; H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.

UN Number: UN 2811; Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III.