2-(chloromethyl)-6-(difluoromethyl)pyridine CAS 1211525-99-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1211525-99-3
Molecular FormulaC7H12ClF2N
Molecular Weight183.63 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(chloromethyl)-6-(difluoromethyl)pyridine CAS 1211525-99-3 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-(chloromethyl)-6-(difluoromethyl)pyridine is closely related to fluorine/chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 2-(chloromethyl)-6-(difluoromethyl)pyridine (CAS 1211525-99-3), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H12ClF2N, MW 183.63 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to fluorine/chlorine substitution, 2-(chloromethyl)-6-(difluoromethyl)pyridine is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 183.63 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(chloromethyl)-6-(difluoromethyl)pyridine meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H12ClF2N
Molecular Weight183.63 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1990
Halogen ContentF/Cl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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