Quinoxaline, 2-(chloromethyl)-

• CAT Number: M006444
• CAS Number: 106435-53-4
• Molecular Formula: C9H7ClN2
• Molecular Weight: 178.62
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Quinoxaline, 2-(chloromethyl)-
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-(chloromethyl)quinoxaline
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H7ClN2/c10-5-7-6-11-8-3-1-2-4-9(8)12-7/h1-4,6H,5H2
• InChIKey: AAUVNJJBLOZTAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)N=CC(=N2)CCl

Quinoxaline, 2-(chloromethyl)-（Cat No.:M006444）, is a derivative of quinoxaline, a heterocyclic compound consisting of a fused benzene and pyrazine ring. This specific derivative is functionalized with a chloromethyl group at the 2-position of the quinoxaline core. This modification introduces a reactive chloromethyl group that can participate in various chemical reactions, making it a valuable intermediate for further chemical modifications. It is commonly used in the synthesis of more complex pharmaceuticals and organic molecules. The presence of the chloromethyl group allows for alkylation reactions, which are critical in building diverse molecular structures in medicinal chemistry and materials science.