Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-Chloro-2-nitropyridine (CAS: 65370-42-5)?
Answer
4-Chloro-2-nitropyridine is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 177.58 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but readily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it exhibits basic properties due to the nitro group and is prone to hydrolysis under basic conditions. It is also reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
65370-42-5
English Name
4-Chloro-2-nitropyridine
Molecular Formula
C5H3ClN2O2
Molecular Weight
158.54 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CN=C(C=C1Cl)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
YPKBJRKFGYVURL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-10 12:21
