2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine hydrochloride
[CAS# 86604-74-2]

Identification

• Name: 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine hydrochloride
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀ClNO.HCl
• Molecular Weight: 208.08
• CAS Registry Number: 86604-74-2
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CN=C1CCl)OC.Cl

Properties

• Solubility: Soluble, 0.27 mg/ml (water)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS05;GHS07 Danger
• Risk Statements: H302-H335-H314
• Safety Statements: P260-P264-P270-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P403+P233-P405-P501
• Transport Information: UN 3261

Discovery and Applications

Synthesized through meticulous laboratory experimentation and chemical optimization, 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine hydrochloride emerged as a result of targeted research aimed at developing novel therapeutic agents with potential applications in medicine. Scientists identified 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine hydrochloride as a lead compound with promising pharmacological properties.

2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine hydrochloride exhibits potent antimicrobial activity against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi. It disrupts microbial growth by inhibiting essential cellular processes or structures. Preliminary studies suggest that 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine hydrochloride may have therapeutic potential in central nervous system (CNS) disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Its precise mechanism of action in modulating neuronal function and neurotransmitter pathways warrants further investigation. 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine hydrochloride serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, facilitating the production of complex organic molecules and pharmaceutical compounds. Its functional groups and reactivity make it an invaluable building block for synthesizing a wide range of chemical substances. Due to its chemical properties and biological activity, 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine hydrochloride is utilized as an ingredient in herbicide and pesticide formulations. Researchers utilize 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methoxy-3-methylpyridine hydrochloride as a tool compound in chemical biology research to investigate cellular processes and molecular interactions. Its ability to selectively modify specific biomolecules or cellular components allows scientists to probe biological systems and elucidate their functions.

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