Description
Tetrachloropicolinonitrile (CAS No. 17824-83-8) is a highly specialized chlorinated pyridine derivative with the molecular formula C6Cl4N2. Its IUPAC name, 3,4,5,6-tetrachloropyridine-2-carbonitrile, reflects its precise structural configuration, featuring four chlorine atoms and a nitrile group on a pyridine backbone. This compound is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. Its high purity and stability make it ideal for research applications requiring precise reactivity and functional group compatibility. Available in various quantities, our Tetrachloropicolinonitrile is rigorously tested to meet the stringent demands of industrial and academic laboratories.
Properties
- CAS Number: 17824-83-8
- Complexity: 213
- IUPAC Name: 3,4,5,6-tetrachloropyridine-2-carbonitrile
- InChI: InChI=1S/C6Cl4N2/c7-3-2(1-11)12-6(10)5(9)4(3)8
- InChI Key: KFPBGJYBKSQIAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 241.878609
- Molecular Formula: C6Cl4N2
- Molecular Weight: 241.9
- SMILES: C(#N)C1=C(C(=C(C(=N1)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl
- Topological: 36.7
- Monoisotopic Mass: 239.881559
- Physical Description: Liquid
- Synonyms: 17824-83-8, 3,4,5,6-Tetrachloropyridine-2-carbonitrile, 3,4,5,6-Tetrachloropicolinonitrile, tetrachloropicolinonitrile, 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 3,4,5,6-tetrachloro-, Tetrachloro-2-cyanopyridine, Picolinonitrile, tetrachloro-, 3,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-2-pyridinecarbonitrile, 2-Cyano-3,4,5,6-tetrachloropyridine, I96RN8SOUT, EINECS 241-784-6, DTXSID8027795, DTXCID807795, TETRACHLORO PICOLINONITRILE, TETRACHLORO-2-PYRIDINECARBONITRILE, 241-784-6, Tetrachloropyridine-2-carbonitrile, UNII-I96RN8SOUT, MFCD00087969, tetrachlorocyanopyridine, 3,4,5,6-tetrachloro pyridine-2-carbonitrile, SCHEMBL6443989, CHEMBL3188934, BCP20790, Tox21_301242, BBL011027, SBB041078, STK802169, AKOS000269661, NCGC00255326-01, FC146965, VS-02812, CAS-17824-83-8, DB-082290, NS00001738, ST50136650, 3,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-2-pyridinecarbonitrile #, EN300-393213, Pyridine-2-carbonitrile, 3,4,5,6-tetrachloro-, SR-01000389663, SR-01000389663-1, Q27280601, Z56756149, 3,4,5,6-TETRACHLOROPYRIDINE-2-CARBONITRILE AKOS BBS-00004649 AKOS NCG1-0101 3,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-2-Pyridinecarbonitrile
Application
Tetrachloropicolinonitrile serves as a key synthetic intermediate in the production of herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its chlorinated pyridine structure for enhanced reactivity. It is also utilized in pharmaceutical research for the development of bioactive molecules due to its ability to undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions. Additionally, this compound finds use in material science for modifying polymer properties and creating specialized coatings.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H301 (70.4%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
- H302 (29.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (70.4%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H317 (29.6%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
- H319 (70.4%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (70.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H400 (29.6%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H410 (29.6%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301+P316, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 3 (70.4%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (29.6%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (70.4%)
- Skin Sens. 1 (29.6%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (70.4%)
- STOT SE 3 (70.4%)
- Aquatic Acute 1 (29.6%)
- Aquatic Chronic 1 (29.6%)
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