Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridine (CAS: 84006-10-0) in synthesis?
Answer
Several alternatives can be considered for synthesizing similar functionalities. For example, using 2-(Bromomethyl)-4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridine as a direct substitution can avoid the use of chlorine. Alternatively, 2-(Iodomethyl)-4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridine can be used as an alternative reagent. These alternatives offer similar reactivity and can be more environmentally friendly.
About
CAS No
84006-10-0
English Name
2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridine
Molecular Formula
C9H12ClNO
Molecular Weight
185.65 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CN=C(C(=C1OC)C)CCl
InChIKey
SRKVJDYNPSMHJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-17 17:23
