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CAS 6959-47-3 — 2-Chloromethylpyridine hydrochloride (2-Picolylchloride hydrochloride)

2-Chloromethylpyridine hydrochloride, also known as 2-picolyl chloride hydrochloride, is a versatile heterocyclic reagent used primarily in organic synthesis for alkylation and functionalization of nucleophiles. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, enabling the introduction of pyridine-based structures into target molecules. This chemical has a CAS number of 6959-47-3, with the molecular formula C6H7Cl2N and a molecular weight of 164.03248. It is stable under ambient storage conditions and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies 2-Chloromethylpyridine hydrochloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.