Compound Q&A
How is 2,5-Dichloronicotinic acid (CAS: 59782-85-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
2,5-Dichloronicotinic acid can be synthesized by chlorinating nicotinic acid in a chlorination reaction using a Lewis acid catalyst such as aluminum chloride. The reaction yields a mixture that is then purified by recrystallization.
About
CAS No
59782-85-3
English Name
2,5-Dichloronicotinic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H3Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight
192 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C=NC(=C1C(=O)O)Cl)Cl
InChIKey
SXQSMLIMBNMUNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
