Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Chloromethyl-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine (CAS: 124473-12-7)?
Answer
2-Chloromethyl-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine (CAS: 124473-12-7) is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of 244.64 g/mol. It has a melting point of 51-53°C and a boiling point of 268°C. The compound is sparingly soluble in water but has good solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It exhibits moderate reactivity, particularly with nucleophiles and electrophiles. Chemically, it is susceptible to cleavage at the chlorine and oxygen functionalities.
About
CAS No
124473-12-7
English Name
2-Chloromethyl-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine
Molecular Formula
C8H10ClNO
Molecular Weight
171.63 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=CN=C1CCl)OC
InChIKey
UIRCDHHEYPUZGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:18
