Compound Q&A
How is 2,3,5,6-Tetrachloropyridine (CAS: 2402-79-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
2,3,5,6-Tetrachloropyridine is typically synthesized by the chlorination of 2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy pyridine using thionyl chloride. The reaction yields 2,3,5,6-tetrachloropyridine with good selectivity and moderate yield, often requiring purification steps to remove impurities.
About
CAS No
2402-79-1
English Name
2,3,5,6-Tetrachloropyridine
Molecular Formula
C5HCl4N
Molecular Weight
216.88 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C(=NC(=C1Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl
InChIKey
FATBKZJZAHWCSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:18
