2-Chloro-5-trichloromethylpyridine

Product details

CAS Number: 69045-78-9

Molecular Formula: C6H3Cl4N

Molecular Weight: approximately 230.90 g/mol

Appearance: Colorless to brown solid or liquid.

It is commonly used as an intermediate in pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and industrial production.

Attribute	Details
Chemical Name	2-Chloro-5-trichloromethylpyridine
CAS Number	69045-78-9
Molecular Formula	C6H3Cl4N
Molecular Weight	230.9067 g/mol
Appearance	White crystal or colorless to light yellow liquid/crystal
Melting Point	62~63°C (alternative source: not specified, but within the range of pyridine derivatives)
Boiling Point	136~138°C (alternative source: 281.8°C at 760 mmHg)
Density	1.582 g/cm³
Flash Point	151.2°C (alternative source: 65°C for a related compound)
Vapor Pressure	0.00596 mmHg at 25°C
Solubility	Not soluble in water
Stability	Stable under normal conditions
Primary Uses	Intermediate in the production of agricultural chemicals (e.g., imidacloprid and acetamiprid) and pharmaceuticals
Production Method	Synthesis from 3-methylpyridine using azobisisobutyronitrile as a catalyst through photochlorination
Safety Information	Xi (Irritant), R-phrases and S-phrases as per standard chemical safety data

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