N-[(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)methyl]methylamine

• CAT Number: R017410
• CAS Number: 120739-62-0
• Molecular Formula: C7H9ClN2
• Molecular Weight: 156.61
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-5-(methylaminomethyl)pyridine; 6-Chloro-N-methyl-3-pyridinemethanamine; N-(6-Chloro-3-pyridylmethyl)-N-methylamine
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)-N-methylmethanamine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H9ClN2/c1-9-4-6-2-3-7(8)10-5-6/h2-3,5,9H,4H2,1H3
• InChIKey: XALCOJXGWJXWBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CNCC1=CN=C(C=C1)Cl

N-[(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)methyl]methylamine(CAT: R017410) is a heteroaryl amine with the molecular formula C₇H₉ClN₂, featuring a 6-chloropyridine ring linked via a methylene bridge to a methyl-substituted amino group. It typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on purity and storage conditions, and is soluble in many organic solvents. This compound serves as an important intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and bioactive heterocycles. Its chloropyridine moiety offers diverse functionalization possibilities, while the secondary amine functionality enables coupling, alkylation, and condensation reactions, making it a versatile building block in medicinal chemistry and fine chemical development.