2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine

Name: 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-030741

About 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine

Listed under CAS 18368-64-4, 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine is an impurity of Finerenone available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C6H6ClN, corresponding to a molecular weight of 127.57 g/mol. Common synonyms include 6-Chloro-3-picoline and 2-Chloro-5-picoline.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Finerenone to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Finerenone

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine
Catalogue No.	VQ-030741
CAS Number	18368-64-4
IUPAC name	2-chloro-5-methylpyridine
Molecular formula	C₆H₆ClN
Molecular weight	127.57 g/mol
Exact mass	127.0189
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	VXLYOURCUVQYLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CN=C(C=C1)Cl
PubChem CID	581393

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	12.9 Å²
Synonyms	6-Chloro-3-picoline, 2-Chloro-5-picoline, Pyridine, 2-chloro-5-methyl-, 3-Picoline, 6-chloro-, 6-chloro-3-methylpyridine, 5-methyl-2-chloropyridine, 2-Chloro-5-methyl-pyridin

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P317, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine is 18368-64-4. It is also known as 6-Chloro-3-picoline, 2-Chloro-5-picoline, Pyridine, 2-chloro-5-methyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine?

2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine has the molecular formula C6H6ClN and a molecular weight of 127.57 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-chloro-5-methylpyridine.

What is 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine used for?

2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Finerenone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine can I order?

We supply 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Chloro-5-methylpyridine is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.