4-Amino-3,5-dichloropyridine

• CAT Number: R055589
• CAS Number: 22889-78-7
• Molecular Formula: C5H4Cl2N2
• Molecular Weight: 163.00
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3,5-Dichloro-4-aminopyridine; 3,5-Dichloropyridin-4-ylamine
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: 3,5-dichloropyridin-4-amine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H4Cl2N2/c6-3-1-9-2-4(7)5(3)8/h1-2H,(H2,8,9)
• InChIKey: ISIQAMHROGZHOV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C(=C(C=N1)Cl)N)Cl

4-Amino-3,5-dichloropyridine (Cat No.: R055589) is a halogenated heterocyclic compound with the molecular formula C₅H₃Cl₂N₃. It features a pyridine ring substituted with an amino group at the 4-position and chlorine atoms at the 3- and 5-positions. This compound is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and biologically active molecules. The combination of electron-withdrawing chloro groups and an electron-donating amino group allows for selective reactivity in cross-coupling and substitution reactions, making it valuable for building complex heterocyclic frameworks.