2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine

• CAT Number: M080768
• CAS Number: 18368-64-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H6ClN
• Molecular Weight: 127.57
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-5-methylpyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6ClN/c1-5-2-3-6(7)8-4-5/h2-4H,1H3
• InChIKey: VXLYOURCUVQYLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CN=C(C=C1)Cl

2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine (Cat No.: M080768) is a chlorinated heteroaromatic compound featuring a pyridine ring substituted with a chlorine atom at the 2-position and a methyl group at the 5-position. This colorless to pale yellow liquid is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its electron-deficient pyridine ring and halogen functionality make it reactive in nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions. It is particularly valuable in developing bioactive molecules and heterocyclic scaffolds for medicinal chemistry applications.