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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>(4-Chloropyridin-2-yl)methanol is a specialized heterocyclic intermediate used in pharmaceutical synthesis. Produced via selective reduction of 4-chloropicolinaldehyde, its molecular formula is <strong>C6H6ClNO</strong> and CAS number is <strong>100785-92-4</strong>.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Synthesis of antiviral agents targeting nucleic acid replication.</li>
<li>Intermediate for developing novel kinase inhibitors.</li>
<li>Production of agrochemical fungicides with pyridine scaffolds.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store in sealed containers below 25°C away from moisture. Avoid direct skin contact; use nitrile gloves and safety goggles. Not approved for human consumption or clinical injection.</p>