CAS 1227585-45-6

4-(Chloromethyl)-3-fluoro-2-methoxypyridine

Description:

4-(Chloromethyl)-3-fluoro-2-methoxypyridine is a heterocyclic organic compound characterized by its pyridine ring, which is a six-membered aromatic ring containing one nitrogen atom. The presence of a chloromethyl group at the 4-position and a fluorine atom at the 3-position contributes to its reactivity and potential applications in medicinal chemistry and agrochemicals. The methoxy group at the 2-position enhances its solubility and may influence its biological activity. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its purity and form. It is important to handle this substance with care due to the presence of halogenated groups, which can pose environmental and health risks. Its synthesis often involves multi-step reactions, and it may serve as an intermediate in the production of more complex molecules. As with many pyridine derivatives, it may exhibit interesting pharmacological properties, making it a subject of research in drug development.

Formula: C₇H₇ClFNO

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7ClFNO/c1-11-7-6(9)5(4-8)2-3-10-7/h2-3H,4H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=BBBUQYMLJMSDOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(Cl)C=1C(F)=C(OC)N=CC1

Synonyms:

• Pyridine, 4-(chloromethyl)-3-fluoro-2-methoxy-
• 4-(Chloromethyl)-3-fluoro-2-methoxypyridine