3-(Chloromethyl)-5-methylpyridine hydrochloride

CAS: 1007089-84-0

Ref. 3D-FC55779

Product Information

• Name: 3-(Chloromethyl)-5-methylpyridine hydrochloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-(Chloromethyl)-5-methylpyridine hydrochloride (3CMPH) is a chemical compound that is synthesized from chlorine and methylpyridine. 3CMPH can be produced by the reaction of chlorination with toluene or hydrogen chloride. The synthesis of 3CMPH is done in two steps: first, reacting toluene with chlorine gas at high temperature and pressure in the presence of sulfuric acid, followed by the addition of sulfuric acid to the resulting product. In the second step, hydrogen chloride reacts with methylpyridine in an alkaline solution, yielding 3-(chloromethyl)-5-methylpyridine hydrochloride as a white solid. 3CMPH has been shown to have antihistamine effects and can be used for treating allergies. It can also be used as a skin protectant against uv light and rupatadine.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 178.06 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₈ClN·HCl
• Purity: Min. 95%