4-(Trichloromethyl)pyridine

CAS: 22796-40-3

Ref. 3D-XAA79640

Product Information

• Name: 4-(Trichloromethyl)pyridine
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-(Trichloromethyl)pyridine is an organic compound that can be used as a pesticide. It is the main active ingredient in chloropicrin, which is used primarily for agricultural purposes to help protect crops from insect damage. 4-(Trichloromethyl)pyridine has been shown to have toxic effects on animals, including humans, and may cause adverse health effects such as headaches, nausea, vomiting and dizziness. The chemical reacts with hydrogen chloride in the presence of an organic solvent to form the chlorinated derivative of 4-chloropyridinol. The reactivity of 4-(trichloromethyl)pyridine towards nucleophilic inorganic bases has also been studied and it was found that it reacts with potassium hydroxide at room temperature to form a 1:1 mixture of 4-chloropyridinol and potassium chloride.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 196.5 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₄Cl₃N
• Purity: Min. 95%