6-Chloro-3-pyridinylacetic acid
[CAS# 39891-13-9]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Pyridine derivative
• Name: 6-Chloro-3-pyridinylacetic acid
• Synonyms: (2-Chloropyridin-5-yl)acetic acid; 2-(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)acetic acid; 2-Chloro-5-pyridineacetic acid; 6-Chloro-3-pyridineacetic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₆ClNO₂
• Molecular Weight: 171.58
• CAS Registry Number: 39891-13-9
• EC Number: 670-360-7

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (15 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.405±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 171-172 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Holla, B. Shivarama; Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section B: Organic Chemistry Including Medicinal Chemistry 2004, V43B(4), P864-868.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Codes: R22

Hazard Classification

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