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2-Chloro-5-(chloromethyl)pyridine, 96%
Description
2-Chloro-5-(chloromethyl)pyridine is used for the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds. It can also be used for the synthesis of new neonicotinoid compounds.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
2-Chloro-5-(chloromethyl)pyridine is used for the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds. It can also be used for the synthesis of new neonicotinoid compounds.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 37°C to 42°C |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 1635690 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 162.02 |
Percent Purity | 96% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2-Chloro-5-(chloromethyl)pyridine |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H314-H334-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318-H302-H317 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P285-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 000-000-0 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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