Methyl 3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)picolinate
[CAS# 655235-65-7]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Pyridine derivative
• Name: Methyl 3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)picolinate
• Synonyms: 3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₅ClF₃NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 239.58
• CAS Registry Number: 655235-65-7
• EC Number: 841-007-6

Properties

• Density: 1.443
• Boiling point: 260 °C
• Flash point: 111 °C

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332