2-(Dichloromethyl)-6-methylpyridine CAS 56533-57-4
| CAS No. | 56533-57-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H7Cl2N |
| Molecular Weight | 176.04 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
The molecular framework of 2-(Dichloromethyl)-6-methylpyridine (C7H7Cl2N) is characterized by a nitrile group, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the protonation state of its nitrogen-containing groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
CATO supplies 2-(Dichloromethyl)-6-methylpyridine (CAS 56533-57-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H7Cl2N, MW 176.04 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.
CATO manufactures 2-(Dichloromethyl)-6-methylpyridine under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C7H7Cl2N |
| Molecular Weight | 176.04 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1973 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |
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- 2,3-Bis(chloromethyl)pyridine (CAS 45754-12-9)
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- 2,3-Dichloro-6-ethylpyridine (CAS 2203487-12-9)
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- Semaglutide impurity 68 (CAS CATO-C4X-222668)
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