Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1-(4-Chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1-propanone (CAS: 896139-36-9)?
Answer
1-(4-Chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1-propanone (CAS: 896139-36-9) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 180.03 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is highly reactive, particularly with nucleophiles, and is used in organic synthesis due to its electrophilic character. It is stable under normal storage conditions but should be protected from moisture and light.
About
CAS No
896139-36-9
English Name
1-(4-Chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1-propanone
Molecular Formula
C8H8ClNO
Molecular Weight
169.61 g/mol
SMILES
CCC(=O)C1=NC=CC(=C1)Cl
InChIKey
BYWBPEJZCDHZJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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