4-Chloro-2-picoline

CAS: 3678-63-5

Ref. 3D-FC15307

Product Information

• Name: 4-Chloro-2-picoline
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-4-chloropyridine, 2-Picoline, 4-chloro-, 4-Chloro-2-Picoline Hcl, 4-Chloro-2-methylpyridine, Pyridine, 4-chloro-2-methyl-
• CAS: 3678-63-5

Description

4-Chloro-2-picoline is a nitrate that is used in the preparation of potassium permanganate. It can be prepared by hydrolysis of picric acid with hydrochloric acid and potassium permanganate in an organic solvent. This chemical has been found to be a pollutant and can be found in some industrial operations such as the production of plastics, paints, dyes, and pesticides. 4-Chloro-2-picoline is also used as a catalyst for the oxidation of alcohols and thiols to their corresponding carboxylic acids and sulfides respectively. The liquid chromatography technique can be used to identify impurities in this chemical.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 127.57 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₆NCl
• Purity: Min. 95%