2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride
Synonym(s):2-Picolyl chloride hydrochloride
- CAS NO.：6959-47-3
- Empirical Formula: C6H7Cl2N
- Molecular Weight: 164.03
- MDL number: MFCD00012811
- EINECS: 230-149-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:21:42
What is 2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride?
Chemical properties
White to pale brown solid
The Uses of 2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride
2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride was used as reagent in base catalyzed alkylation of p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene and p-tert-butylcalix[5]arene in DMF. It was used in the synthesis of Gd3+ diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid bisamide complex, a Zn2+-sensitive magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent.
Definition
ChEBI: A hydrochloride obtained by combining 2-(chloromethyl)pyridine with one molar equivalent of hydrochloric acid.
General Description
Off-white chunky solid.
Air & Water Reactions
Soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for 2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride are not available. 2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride is probably combustible.
Properties of 2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride
| Melting point: | 120-124 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 128-129 |
| Density | 0,944g/cm |
| refractive index | 1,499-1,501 |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| form | Crystalline Mass |
| color | Yellow-green to light brown |
| Water Solubility | >=10 g/100 mL at 22 ºC |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| BRN | 3689155 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 6959-47-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride (6959-47-3) |
Safety information for 2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride
| InChIKey | JPMRGPPMXHGKRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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