3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine Hydrochloride

• CAT Number: R043021
• CAS Number: 6959-48-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H7Cl2N
• Molecular Weight: 164.03
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (Pyridin-3-yl)methyl Chloride Hydrochloride; 3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine Monohydrochloride; 3-Picolyl Chloride Hydrochloride; 3-Pyridylmethyl Chloride Hydrochloride
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-(chloromethyl)pyridine;hydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6ClN.ClH/c7-4-6-2-1-3-8-5-6;/h1-3,5H,4H2;1H
• InChIKey: UZGLOGCJCWBBIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CN=C1)CCl.Cl

3-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride（Cat No.:R043021）is a heterocyclic organic compound consisting of a pyridine ring substituted with a chloromethyl group at the 3-position and stabilized as a hydrochloride salt. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid, offering enhanced stability and solubility in aqueous media. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and biologically active molecules. The chloromethyl group is highly reactive, enabling nucleophilic substitution and alkylation reactions. Its structure makes it useful in preparing pyridine-based ligands, functional materials, and chemical building blocks for research and industry.