3-Pyridinecarbonitrile,2-chloro-4,6-dimethyl- (14237-71-9)

The IUPAC name of 2-Chloro-3-cyano-4,6-dimethylpyridine is 2-chloro-4,6-dimethylpyridine-3-carbonitrile. With the CAS registry number 14237-71-9, it is also named as 2-Chloro-4,6-dimethylnicotinonitrile. The product's categories are Pyridines and Heterocycle and should be stored in closed, dry, ventilated and keep in dark place at normal temperature. In addition, it is white to tan solid, its molecular formula is C₈H₇ClN₂ and molecular weight is 166.61.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)H bond acceptors: 2 ; (2)H bond donors: 0 ; (3)Freely Rotating Bonds: 0 ; (4)Index of Refraction: 1.546 ; (5)Molar Refractivity: 43.19 cm³ ; (6)Molar Volume: 136.2 cm³ ; (7)Surface Tension: 49.9 dyne/cm ; (8)Density: 1.22 g/cm³ ; (9)Flash Point: 138.5 °C ; (10)Melting point: 97-99 °C ; (11)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 54.58 kJ/mol ; (12)Boiling Point: 305.3 °C at 760 mmHg ; (13)Vapour Pressure: 0.000827 mmHg at 25 °C.

Uses of 2-Chloro-3-cyano-4,6-dimethylpyridine: it can react with Ethylamine to give 2-Ethylamino-4,6-dimethyl-nicotinonitrile.

This reaction needs reagent ethanol at heating conditon. The yield is 41 %.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It irritate to eyes, respiratory system and skin, and also risk of serious damage to the eyes. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice, and you also should wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection when use it. Moreover, the chemical is toxic if swallowed, in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.).

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)SMILES:N#Cc1c(cc(nc1Cl)C)C;
(2)InChI:InChI=1/C8H7ClN2/c1-5-3-6(2)11-8(9)7(5)4-10/h3H,1-2H3;
(3)InChIKey:RETJKTAVEQPNMH-UHFFFAOYAX.