1. Product Overview & Specifications

Chemical Name: 3,5-Dichloro-2-Pyridone

CAS No.: 5437-33-2

Molecular Formula: C₅H₃Cl₂NO

Purity: ≥99%

Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder

Melting Point: 180–182°C

Density: 1.52 g/cm³

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2. Key Applications

3,5-Dichloro-2-Pyridone serves as a critical intermediate in:

• Pharmaceuticals: Synthesis of antibiotics, antiviral agents, and specialty APIs.
• Agrochemicals: Production of herbicides and fungicides.
• Chemical Research: Building block for heterocyclic compound development.

3. Usage Guidelines

• Store in a cool, dry environment (2–8°C) to prevent degradation.
• Use PPE (gloves, goggles) due to skin/eye irritation risks (GHS Category 2).
• Compatible with polar aprotic solvents (e.g., DMF, DMSO) for reactions.

4. Industry Use Cases

• Antibiotic Synthesis: Key precursor in cephalosporin derivatives.
• Herbicide Formulation: Enhances chlorinated pyridine-based agrochemical efficacy.
• Material Science: Functionalizes polymers for corrosion resistance.

5. Client Success Stories

Case 1: Hubei Xinkang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Challenge: Required high-purity intermediates for a novel antiviral API.

Solution: Supplied 99.5% pure 3,5-Dichloro-2-Pyridone with batch consistency.

Outcome: Reduced synthesis steps by 30%, achieving cost savings.

Case 2: Anhui Dexinjia Chemical

Challenge: Needed scalable production of chlorinated pyridine derivatives.

Solution: Provided bulk quantities with optimized reaction protocols.

Outcome: Enabled 20% faster time-to-market for agrochemical products.

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