C6H5Cl2N
162.01 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
2,4-DICHLORO-5-METHYLPYRIDINE
CAS56961-78-5EC696-471-0
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
2,4-Dichloro-5-methylpyridine is a chemical compound used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its structure features a pyridine ring with two chlorine substituents and a methyl group, contributing to its utility in organic synthesis.
Pharmaceutical intermediateBuilding block for active pharmaceutical ingredients
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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
2,4-dichloro-5-methylpyridine
InChIKey
DUPJNQNLAKJWKU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CN=C(C=C1Cl)Cl
Synonyms (4)
- 2,4-DICHLORO-5-METHYLPYRIDINE
- 2,4-Dichloro-5-picoline