Compound Q&A
How is 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine hydrochloride (CAS: 86604-74-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
This compound is typically synthesized by the reaction of 2-(methylamino)-3-methylpyridine with methyl chloromethyl ether in the presence of a catalytic amount of a base like sodium hydride. The reaction yields a product with high selectivity and good yield.
About
CAS No
86604-74-2
English Name
2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine hydrochloride (1:1)
Molecular Formula
C8H11Cl2NO
Molecular Weight
208.08799999999997 g/mol
SMILES
Cl.COc1ccnc(CCl)c1C
InChIKey
WHAGSNVVBXOIGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 17:50
