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C5H4ClN
113.54 g/mol
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

4-CHLOROPYRIDINE

CAS626-61-9EC210-956-2
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

4-Chloropyridine is a chemical compound used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, primarily in the manufacturing of cephalosporin antibiotics. It reacts with various nucleophiles, including mercaptoacetic acid, to form key precursors for antibiotic production.

Pharmaceutical intermediate for cephalosporin antibioticsReagent for the synthesis of pyridylmercaptoacetic acid derivativesBuilding block for alkyl ether, alkyl thioether, and alkylamine derivatives

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Identifiers
IUPAC Name

4-chloropyridine

InChIKey

PVMNPAUTCMBOMO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CN=CC=C1Cl

Synonyms (3)
  • 4-CHLOROPYRIDINE
  • Pyridine, 4-chloro-
  • p-Chloropyridine