2,3-Dichloro-6-methylpyridine

• CAT Number: L013611
• CAS Number: 54957-86-7
• Molecular Formula: C6H5Cl2N
• Molecular Weight: 162.01
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-dichloro-6-methylpyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H5Cl2N/c1-4-2-3-5(7)6(8)9-4/h2-3H,1H3
• InChIKey: BRJDBTSPHZWCBU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

2,3-Dichloro-6-methylpyridine(CAT: L013611) is a chlorinated methyl-substituted pyridine derivative frequently used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially within the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The presence of two chlorine atoms and a methyl group on the pyridine ring provides multiple reactive sites, making it versatile for further functionalization in synthetic pathways. Its structure allows it to serve as a precursor for developing more complex heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity. This compound is often explored in medicinal chemistry for creating molecules with applications in antimicrobial, herbicidal, and pesticidal formulations.