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CAS 23056-39-5 — 2-Chloro-3-nitro-4-picoline (2-Chloro-4-methyl-3-nitropyridine)

2-Chloro-3-nitro-4-picoline, also known as 2-Chloro-4-methyl-3-nitropyridine, is a specialized heterocyclic compound primarily used as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for the production of antibiotics and agrochemicals. Its nitro and chloro substituents enable precise functionalization in organic reactions. This chemical has a CAS number of 23056-39-5 and carries no signal word under standard classification, indicating low acute hazard under normal handling conditions. It is typically supplied as a solid with high purity for research and industrial applications. Molekula supplies 2-Chloro-3-nitro-4-picoline from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.