Description
2,3,6-Trichloro-5-nitropyridine (CAS No. 55304-72-8) is a high-purity chlorinated nitropyridine derivative with the molecular formula C5HCl3N2O2. This compound is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its unique structure, featuring three chlorine substituents and a nitro group on a pyridine ring, enables selective reactivity for cross-coupling, nucleophilic substitution, and reduction reactions. Suitable for researchers in medicinal chemistry and material science, this product is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥95% by HPLC or GC analysis) and is available in various quantities to suit lab-scale or industrial applications. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture to ensure stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 55304-72-8
- Complexity: 186
- IUPAC Name: 2,3,6-trichloro-5-nitro-pyridine
- InChI: InChI=1S/C5HCl3N2O2/c6-2-1-3(10(11)12)5(8)9-4(2)7/h1H
- InChI Key: KPXAMNWVBHLRRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 225.910360
- Molecular Formula: C5HCl3N2O2
- Molecular Weight: 227.43
- SMILES: C1=C(C(=NC(=C1Cl)Cl)Cl)[N+](=O)[O-]
- Topological: 58.7
- Monoisotopic Mass: 225.910360
- Synonyms: 2,3,6-Trichloro-5-nitropyridine, 55304-72-8, DTXSID60482808, DTXCID60433618, 2,3,6-Trichloro-5-nitro-pyridine, MFCD11227172, 2,5,6-trichloro-3-nitropyridine, SCHEMBL56541, KPXAMNWVBHLRRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 3-nitro-2,5,6-trichloropyridine, AKOS015920400, CS-W021480, SB13450, DS-13801, SY112806
Application
2,3,6-Trichloro-5-nitropyridine serves as a key building block in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and pharmaceutical active ingredients. Its reactive sites allow for selective functionalization, making it valuable in heterocyclic chemistry and drug discovery. Researchers also utilize it to develop novel materials, such as ligands for catalysis or fluorescent probes. The nitro group facilitates further transformations, including reduction to amines or cyclization reactions.
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