Description
6-Chloro-3-fluoro-2-methylpyridine (CAS No. 884494-78-4) is a high-purity halogenated pyridine derivative with the molecular formula C6H5ClFN. This compound is a valuable building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, featuring a unique combination of chloro, fluoro, and methyl substituents on its pyridine ring. Its precise molecular structure (IUPAC name: 6-chloro-3-fluoro-2-methylpyridine) enables selective reactivity for advanced heterocyclic chemistry applications. Available in >98% purity (HPLC), this product is rigorously tested by GC/MS and 1H NMR to meet research-grade standards. Suitable for use in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a precursor for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Packaged under inert gas in amber glass vials with certified concentration for batch-to-batch consistency.
Properties
- CAS Number: 884494-78-4
- Complexity: 99.1
- IUPAC Name: 6-chloro-3-fluoro-2-methyl-pyridine
- InChI: InChI=1S/C6H5ClFN/c1-4-5(8)2-3-6(7)9-4/h2-3H,1H3
- InChI Key: ICSRNKKGNHKSJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 145.0094550
- Molecular Formula: C6H5ClFN
- Molecular Weight: 145.56
- SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=N1)Cl)F
- Topological: 12.9
- Monoisotopic Mass: 145.0094550
- Synonyms: 6-chloro-3-fluoro-2-methylpyridine, 884494-78-4, DTXSID60600803, DTXCID40551561, 2-Chloro-5-fluoro-6-methylpyridine, 2-chloro-5-fluoro-6-picoline, MFCD04972391, 917835-67-7, SCHEMBL247652, ICSRNKKGNHKSJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BCP23371, SBB086437, AKOS005145877, CS-W009124, GS-6912, PB43697, SY017449, 6-chloranyl-3-fluoranyl-2-methyl-pyridine, DB-006064, EN300-113734, A842597
Application
6-Chloro-3-fluoro-2-methylpyridine serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of novel fluorinated pyridine compounds for crop protection chemicals. Its reactive halogen sites enable efficient Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig couplings in drug discovery programs targeting kinase inhibitors. The electron-deficient pyridine core facilitates heteroaromatic substitutions in material science applications. Researchers utilize this compound to develop PET radiotracers due to its fluorine moiety.
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 (100%): 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 (100%)
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