Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2,4-Dichloro-5-(chloromethyl)pyridine (CAS: 73998-96-6)?
Answer
2,4-Dichloro-5-(chloromethyl)pyridine is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 238.04 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol, acetone, and dichloromethane. Chemically, it is moderately reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles. It is often used in organometallic chemistry and as a reagent in organic synthesis.
About
CAS No
73998-96-6
English Name
2,4-Dichloro-5-(chloromethyl)pyridine
Molecular Formula
C6H4Cl3N
Molecular Weight
196.46 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C(=CN=C1Cl)CCl)Cl
InChIKey
PZHIYZLLIBBPFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 19:24
