2-Chloro-4-methyl-5,6-dihydro-7H-cyclopenta[b]pyridin-7-one

• CAT Number: L031386
• CAS Number: 745075-82-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H8ClNO
• Molecular Weight: 181.62
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-4-methyl-5,6-dihydrocyclopenta[b]pyridin-7-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8ClNO/c1-5-4-8(10)11-9-6(5)2-3-7(9)12/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChIKey: BYEKRDZZIDTNLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=NC2=C1CCC2=O)Cl

2-Chloro-4-methyl-5,6-dihydro-7H-cyclopenta[b]pyridin-7-one is a chlorinated heterocyclic compound with a fused cyclopentapyridine ring system, used primarily in pharmaceutical and organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring a chlorine atom and a methyl group, provides unique reactivity, making it valuable for developing bioactive molecules, particularly in medicinal chemistry targeting enzyme inhibition and receptor modulation. This compound’s stability and reactive sites enable versatile transformations, supporting applications in drug discovery and the synthesis of complex organic frameworks.