2-Chloromethyl-3,4-dimethoxypyridine Hydrochloride

• CAT Number: R005032
• CAS Number: 72830-09-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H11Cl2NO2
• Molecular Weight: 224.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: 4°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(chloromethyl)-3,4-dimethoxypyridine;hydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10ClNO2.ClH/c1-11-7-3-4-10-6(5-9)8(7)12-2;/h3-4H,5H2,1-2H3;1H
• InChIKey: YYRIKJFWBIEEDH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=C(C(=NC=C1)CCl)OC.Cl

2-Chloromethyl-3,4-dimethoxypyridine hydrochloride (Cat No.: R005032) is a chlorinated pyridine derivative used as a synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical and chemical research. Featuring methoxy groups at the 3 and 4 positions and a reactive chloromethyl group at position 2, it is well-suited for nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling the formation of carbon–carbon or carbon–heteroatom bonds. The hydrochloride salt form enhances its stability and solubility in polar solvents. This compound is commonly employed in the development of bioactive molecules, including kinase inhibitors and central nervous system agents.