2-Amino-5-nitropyridine is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H5N3O2. It is a yellow crystalline solid that is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. 2-Amino-5-nitropyridine is a derivative of pyridine, featuring an amino group at the 2-position and a nitro group at the 5-position. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other chemical products. Due to its reactivity, 2-amino-5-nitropyridine can undergo a range of chemical reactions, such as nucleophilic substitution, making it a versatile building block in organic synthesis.