4-Chloro-3-methoxy-2-methylpyridine

CAS: 107512-34-5

Ref. 3D-FC134566

Product Information

• Name: 4-Chloro-3-methoxy-2-methylpyridine
• Synonyms: pyridine, 4-chloro-3-methoxy-2-methyl-, Pyridine, 4-Chloro-3-Methoxy-2-Methyl-

Description

4-Chloro-3-methoxy-2-methylpyridine is a chemical that belongs to the class of pyridinium compounds. It is used in the manufacture of pantoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of gastric ulcers and other conditions. The manufacture of this chemical requires careful handling due to its potential for causing severe irritation and burns. The impurities present in 4-chloro-3-methoxy-2-methylpyridine are typically removed by recrystallization or chromatography. The phosphotungstic acid is added to the reaction mixture before heating it up to boiling point, which can take from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the desired degree of purity.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 157.6 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₈ClNO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8ClNO/c1-5-7(10-2)6(8)3-4-9-5/h3-4H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=RYGXNMUVOHCPBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1c(Cl)ccnc1C