Product Description
| Chemical Name: |
2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride |
| Molecular Formula: |
C6H7Cl2N |
| Formula Weight: |
164.03 |
| CAS No.: |
6959-47-3 |
AI Product Description
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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>2-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine Hydrochloride</strong> (CAS 1004-75-9, C6H6ClN·HCl) is a key heterocyclic intermediate synthesized via chloromethylation of pyridine. It serves as a critical building block for pharmaceutical synthesis.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
<ul>
<li>Pharmaceuticals: Precursor for antimalarial and antiviral agents.</li>
<li>Agricultural Chemicals: Intermediate in pesticide production.</li>
<li>Dyes & Pigments: Used in synthesizing specialized azo dyes.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible oxidizers. Handle with appropriate PPE due to corrosive nature; avoid inhalation and skin contact during industrial processing.</p>