C6H6ClN
127.57 g/mol
AgrochemicalWarning
2-Chloro-6-methylpyridine
CAS18368-63-3EC242-241-6
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
intermediate for nitrification inhibitor
2-Chloro-6-methylpyridine is a chemical compound used as an intermediate in the production of nitrification inhibitors for agricultural applications. It is structurally related to nitrapyrin, a nitrification inhibitor and bactericide approved for use in soil treatments since 1974.
intermediate for nitrification inhibitor
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-chloro-6-methylpyridine
InChIKey
GXZDYRYYNXYPMQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=NC(=CC=C1)Cl
Synonyms (10)
- 2-Chloro-6-methylpyridine
- 2-Chloro-6-picoline
- 2-Cl-6-(CH3)-pyridine
- 2-Picoline, 6-chloro-
- 6-Chloro-2-methylpyridine
- 6-Chloro-2-picoline
- 6-methyl-2-chloropyridine
- Pyridine, 2-chloro-6-methyl-