17824-83-8

Usage

Uses

Used in Agrochemical Production:
3,4,5,6-Tetrachloropyridine-2-carbonitrile is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various herbicides and pesticides. Its role in these applications is crucial for the development of effective agricultural chemicals that protect crops from pests and weeds, thereby ensuring food security and crop yield.
However, due to its hazardous nature, it is imperative that strict safety measures are implemented during its production, use, and disposal to mitigate its potential adverse effects on the environment and human health. This includes proper handling protocols, containment strategies, and environmentally sound disposal methods to minimize its release into ecosystems.

InChI:InChI=1/C6Cl4N2/c7-3-2(1-11)12-6(10)5(9)4(3)8

Upstream product

• 17717-16-7 tetrachloro-monofluoropyridine 
• 41793-83-3 2-cyano-3,4,5,6-tetrafluoropyridine 
• 100-70-9 2-Cyanopyridine 

Downstream Products

• 1918-02-1 picloram 
• 41793-83-3 2-cyano-3,4,5,6-tetrafluoropyridine 
• 24488-15-1 3-chloro-4,5,6-trifluoropicolinonitrile 
• 24488-17-3 3,5-dichloro-4,6-difluoro-pyridine-2-carbonitrile 
• 32889-74-0 3,5,6-trichloro-4-hydrazinopicolinic acid 
• 40360-44-9 3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid 
• 1391025-81-2 4-Amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxy-phenyl)picolinonitrile 
• 14143-60-3 4-amino-3,5,6-trichloro-pyridine-2-carbonitrile 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Synthesis of 6-Aryl-5-fluoropicolinate Herbicides via Halex Reaction of Tetrachloropicolinonitrile

The development of a new synthesis of 6-aryl-5-fluoropicolinate herbicides is described. This general route employs the halogen exchange (halex) reaction of tetrachloropicolinonitrile to give a mixture of chlorofluoropicolinonitriles. It was found that th

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 4-AMINO-3-CHLORO-5-FLUORO-6-(SUBSTITUTED) PICOLINATES

4-Amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(substituted)picolinates are conveniently prepared from 3,4,5,6-tetrachloropicolinonitrile by a series of steps involving fluorine exchange, amination, halogen exchange and hydrolysis, esterification and transition metal assist

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 4-AMINO-3-CHLORO-5-FLUORO-6-(SUBSTITUTED) PICOLINATES

4-Amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(substituted)picolinates are conveniently prepared from 3,4,5,6-tetrachloropicolinonitrile by a series of steps involving fluorine exchange, amination, reaction with hydrazine, halogenation, hydrolysis and esterification, and t

Preparation of 2-cyano-6-chloropyridine compounds

Novel methods for preparing 2-cyano-6-chloropyridines are disclosed. The compounds are useful as intermediates in preparing other intermediates or as intermediates directly used in making pesticides, especially herbicides.