3,5-Dinitro-2-chloropyridine
[CAS# 2578-45-2]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Nitropyridine
• Name: 3,5-Dinitro-2-chloropyridine
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-3,5-dinitropyridine
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₂ClN₃O₄
• Molecular Weight: 203.54
• CAS Registry Number: 2578-45-2
• EC Number: 219-937-3

Properties

• Density: 1.720±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 64.5 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Berrie, A. H.; Journal of the Chemical Society 1951, P2590-4.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335