2-Chloro-3-nitropyridine

• CAT Number: R069949
• CAS Number: 5470-18-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H3ClN2O2
• Molecular Weight: 158.541
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-3-nitropyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H3ClN2O2/c6-5-4(8(9)10)2-1-3-7-5/h1-3H
• InChIKey: UUOLETYDNTVQDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(N=C1)Cl)[N+](=O)[O-]

2-Chloro-3-nitropyridine consists of a pyridine ring substituted with chlorine and a nitro group at the 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively. This compound is commonly used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its unique structural features make it valuable in the development of diverse chemical compounds with a range of biological activities.