4,6-Dichloro-3-(chloromethyl)-2-methylpyridine CAS 14121-38-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.14121-38-1
Molecular FormulaC7H6Cl3N
Molecular Weight210.49 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4,6-Dichloro-3-(chloromethyl)-2-methylpyridine CAS 14121-38-1 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C7H6Cl3N, 4,6-Dichloro-3-(chloromethyl)-2-methylpyridine contains a nitrile group, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 210.49 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

CATO supplies 4,6-Dichloro-3-(chloromethyl)-2-methylpyridine (CAS 14121-38-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H6Cl3N, MW 210.49 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H6Cl3N
Molecular Weight210.49 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1961
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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