C6H6ClN
127.57 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning
2-Chloro-3-methylpyridine
CAS18368-76-8EC242-242-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
chemical intermediate for synthesis
2-Chloro-3-methylpyridine is a chlorinated heterocyclic compound commonly employed as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. Its structure features a pyridine ring substituted with a chlorine atom and a methyl group, making it a versatile building block for the production of more complex molecules.
chemical intermediate for synthesis
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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-3-methylpyridine
InChIKey
RKVUCIFREKHYTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=C(N=CC=C1)Cl
Synonyms (5)
- 2-Chloro-3-methylpyridine
- 2-Chloro-3-picoline
- 2-chloro-methyl-pyridine
- 3-Picoline, 2-chloro-
- Pyridine, 2-chloro-3-methyl-