2-Chloro-5-(cyanomethyl)pyridine

CAS: 39891-09-3

Ref. 3D-FC10678

Product Information

• Name: 2-Chloro-5-(cyanomethyl)pyridine
• Synonyms: 6-Chloro-3-pyridylacetonitrile, (6-Chloro-3-pyridinyl)acetonitrile, (6-chloro-PYRIDIN-3-YL)-acetonitrile, 2-(6-Chloro-3-pyridinyl)acetonitrile, 2-(6-Chloropyridin-3-Yl)Acetonitrile, 2-Chloro-5-pyridineacetonitrile, 2-Chloropyridine-5-Acetonitrile, 3-Pyridineacetonitrile, 6-chloro-, 6-Chloro-3-pyridineacetonitrile

Description

2-Chloro-5-(cyanomethyl)pyridine is a methyl ester that is synthesized by alkylation of pyridine with chloroacetic acid. It is used as a bioassay for the detection of active methylene compounds in biological systems.

The bioassay involves the use of an enzyme, carbon disulphide and an acid hydrazide to produce 2-chloro-5-(cyanomethyl)pyridine from the substrate methylene blue. The 2-chloro-5-(cyanomethyl)pyridine reacts with the chloride ions present in the solution to form a colorless product, 2-chloro-5-(cyanomethyl)pyridinium chloride. This reaction can be catalyzed by adding acid hydrazide or chlorides such as hydrochloric acid or sodium chloride.

2-Chloro-5-(cyan

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 152.58 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₅ClN₂
• Purity: Min. 95%