CAS 3099-29-4

2-(Chloromethyl)-6-methylpyridine

Description:

2-(Chloromethyl)-6-methylpyridine, with the CAS number 3099-29-4, is an organic compound belonging to the class of pyridine derivatives. It features a pyridine ring substituted with a chloromethyl group at the 2-position and a methyl group at the 6-position. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water due to the hydrophobic nature of the pyridine ring. The presence of the chloromethyl group makes it a reactive species, capable of participating in nucleophilic substitution reactions, which can be useful in various synthetic applications. Additionally, the compound may exhibit biological activity, making it of interest in medicinal chemistry. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this substance, as it may pose health risks due to its chlorinated nature. Proper storage and disposal methods should be followed to mitigate any environmental impact.

Formula: C₇H₈ClN

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8ClN/c1-6-3-2-4-7(5-8)9-6/h2-4H,5H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=PFQYGHGKTNHYRQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• 2-(Chlormethyl)-6-methylpyridin
• 2-Methyl-6-(chloromethyl)pyridine
• 6-Chloromethyl-2-picoline
• 6-Methyl-2-(chloromethyl)pyridine
• 6-Methyl-2-picolyl chloride
• Pyridine, 2-(chloromethyl)-6-methyl-
• 2-(Chloromethyl)-6-methylpyridine
• 2-(Chloromethyl)-6-methylpyridine

Pyridine, 2-(chloromethyl)-6-methyl-

CAS: 3099-29-4

Formula: C₇H₈ClN

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 141.5981

Ref: IN-DA0031UX

2-(Chloromethyl)-6-methylpyridine

CAS: 3099-29-4

2-(Chloromethyl)-6-methylpyridine

Formula: C₇H₈ClN

Purity: ≥95%

Color and Shape: white to off white crystalline solid

Molecular weight: 141.60g/mol

Ref: 54-OR450025

2-(Chloromethyl)-6-methylpyridine

CAS: 3099-29-4

Formula: C₇H₈ClN

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 141.6

Ref: 10-F079790