6-Chloronicotinic Acid

• CAT Number: R022230
• CAS Number: 5326-23-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H4ClNO2
• Molecular Weight: 157.55
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 6-Chloro-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 2-Chloro-5-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 3-Carboxy-6-chloropyridine; 6-Chloro-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 6-Chloropyridin-3-carboxylic Acid; NSC 277
• Storage: Store at +4C
• IUPAC Name: 6-chloropyridine-3-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4ClNO2/c7-5-2-1-4(3-8-5)6(9)10/h1-3H,(H,9,10)
• InChIKey: UAWMVMPAYRWUFX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=NC=C1C(=O)O)Cl

6-Chloronicotinic acid (Cat No.: R022230) is a halogenated derivative of nicotinic acid, featuring a chlorine atom at the 6-position of the pyridine ring. It is a white to light yellow crystalline solid and is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. The chlorine substitution enhances the compound’s reactivity in various reactions, including cross-coupling and electrophilic aromatic substitution. 6-Chloronicotinic acid is also valuable in the preparation of biologically active molecules, such as kinase inhibitors and herbicides.