Description
2-Chloro-5-iodopyridine (CAS No. 69045-79-0) is a high-purity halogenated pyridine derivative with the molecular formula C5H3ClIN. This heteroaromatic compound is a versatile building block in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research, offering dual reactive sites (chloro and iodo substituents) for selective functionalization. Its crystalline form and stability under inert conditions make it ideal for Suzuki, Stille, and other cross-coupling reactions. Packaged in amber glass vials under nitrogen to prevent degradation, our ≥98% HPLC-grade product includes comprehensive analytical documentation (GC/MS, 1H/13C NMR). Available in quantities from 1g to 1kg with custom synthesis options.
Properties
- CAS Number: 69045-79-0
- Complexity: 78.8
- IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-5-iodo-pyridine
- InChI: InChI=1S/C5H3ClIN/c6-5-2-1-4(7)3-8-5/h1-3H
- InChI Key: QWLGCWXSNYKKDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 238.89987
- Molecular Formula: C5H3ClIN
- Molecular Weight: 239.44
- SMILES: C1=CC(=NC=C1I)Cl
- Topological: 12.9
- Monoisotopic Mass: 238.89987
- Synonyms: 2-Chloro-5-iodopyridine, 69045-79-0, DTXSID90402837, DTXCID30353692, 627-359-1, Pyridine, 2-chloro-5-iodo-, 2-chloro-5-iodo pyridine, MFCD01863635, 2-chloro-5-iodo-pyridine, 2-chloro-5 iodopyridine, 5-iodo-2-chloro-pyridine, SCHEMBL17612, SCHEMBL2681568, 2-Chloro-5-iodopyridine, 97%, BCP22108, CL0078, SBB013975, STK688512, AKOS005254717, AC-3574, CS-W002858, FC16330, HY-W002858, PS-7597, BP-11498, SY007438, DB-006070, DB-330159, ST4128289, C2341, EN300-100882, F1905-7220, InChI=1/C5H3ClIN/c6-5-2-1-4(7)3-8-5/h1-3
Application
2-Chloro-5-iodopyridine serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its halogenated structure enables precise modifications for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in drug discovery. The compound is also employed in ligand design for catalytic systems and as a precursor for functionalized liquid crystals in optoelectronic materials.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (97.8%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (97.8%)
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