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3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride

SKU 90036978 CAS 6959-48-4 Available on enquiry

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3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride is a pyridine derivative primarily used as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and organic research. This chemical is identified by CAS number 6959-48-4 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies 3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90036978
CAS Number: 6959-48-4
IUPAC Name: 3-(chloromethyl)pyridine;hydrochloride
EC Number: 230-150-4
Exact Mass: 162.9956
SMILES: C1=CC(=CN=C1)CCl.Cl
InChIKey: UZGLOGCJCWBBIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6ClN.ClH/c7-4-6-2-1-3-8-5-6;/h1-3,5H,4H2;1H
PubChem CID: 23394

Synonyms

3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine HCl
3-(CHLOROMETHYL)PYRIDINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE
3-(chloromethyl)pyridine, chloride
3-(Chloromethyl)pyridinium chloride
3-chloromethyl-pyridine HCl salt
3-chloromethyl-pyridine hydrogen chloride
3-Picolyl chloride hydrochloride
3-Pyridylmethyl chloride hydrochloride
Pyridine, 3-(chloromethyl)-, hydrochloride
WLN: T6NJ C1G &GH

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Melting Point: 137-143 °C

Source: PubChem CID 23394 (HSDB)

Frequently asked questions

What is 3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride used for?

It is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds and specialty chemicals.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride?

The chemical formula is C6H6ClN·HCl and it has a molecular weight of 164.03 g/mol.

How should 3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container, ideally under inert gas to maintain stability.

What grade of 3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride is available?

Molekula typically supplies this product in a high-purity research grade suitable for laboratory and industrial synthesis.

Can Molekula supply 3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can provide this product in bulk quantities tailored to your specific manufacturing or research requirements.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory compliance.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.