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C7H6ClNO
155.58 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateDanger

1-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)ethan-1-one

CAS55676-22-7EC691-033-5
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

This compound is a chemical compound used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients. It features a pyridine ring with a chlorine substituent and a ketone functional group.

Pharmaceutical intermediate for synthesis

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H302Harmful if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

1-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)ethanone

InChIKey

UXSNZYGTQTXRAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(=O)C1=CN=C(C=C1)Cl

Synonyms (14)
  • 2-Chloro-5-acetylpyridine
  • 3-Acetyl-6-chloropyridine
  • 5-Acetyl-2-chloropyridine
  • 6-CHLORO-3-ACETYLPYRIDINE
  • 6-chloro-3-pyridinylethanone