6-Chloro-2-methyl-3-nitropyridine

• CAT Number: R023594
• CAS Number: 22280-60-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H5ClN2O2
• Molecular Weight: 172.568
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 6-Chloro-3-nitro-2-picoline; 2-Chloro-5-nitro-6-methylpyridine; 2-Chloro-6-methyl-5-nitropyridine; 3-Nitro-6-chloro-2-picoline; 6-Chloro-3-nitro-2-picoline; NSC 75592
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: 6-chloro-2-methyl-3-nitropyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H5ClN2O2/c1-4-5(9(10)11)2-3-6(7)8-4/h2-3H,1H3
• InChIKey: GHSRMSJVYMITDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=N1)Cl)[N+](=O)[O-]

6-Chloro-2-methyl-3-nitropyridine is an aromatic compound featuring a pyridine ring with chlorine, methyl, and nitro groups at the 6-, 2-, and 3-positions, respectively. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other bioactive molecules. Its structure, with both electron-withdrawing and electron-donating groups, allows for selective reactivity in various chemical reactions, making it valuable in the development of complex molecules. Researchers utilize 6-Chloro-2-methyl-3-nitropyridine in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery to explore its potential in creating novel therapeutic agents targeting specific biological pathways.