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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

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 2-Chloro-6-methylpyridine (CAS 18368-63-3) is 2933.39.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2933.39

EU CN code (8-digit)

2933 39 99

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

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-

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