1-(5-Chloropyridin-2-yl)ethanone

• CAT Number: L034886
• CAS Number: 94952-46-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H6ClNO
• Molecular Weight: 155.58
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6ClNO/c1-5(10)7-3-2-6(8)4-9-7/h2-4H,1H3
• InChIKey: VVYMEQBXUFPILB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=NC=C(C=C1)Cl

1-(5-Chloropyridin-2-yl)ethanone（Cat No.:L034886）is a halogenated heteroaromatic ketone featuring a pyridine ring substituted with a chlorine atom at the 5-position and an acetyl group at the 2-position. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in organic and medicinal chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of heterocyclic scaffolds and pharmaceutical candidates. The electron-withdrawing chlorine and carbonyl groups enhance its reactivity in nucleophilic substitution, condensation, and cross-coupling reactions. Its structural features support the development of bioactive molecules, agrochemicals, and functional materials, making it valuable for constructing pyridine-based chemical libraries and drug-like compounds.