3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine

About 3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine

3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine is an impurity of Betahistine carrying the CAS registry number 3099-31-8. Formula C6H6ClN, molecular weight 127.57 g/mol. Alternative names: 3-Picolyl chloride and 3-Pyridylmethyl chloride.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a characterised impurity of Betahistine, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

Related to Betahistine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Betahistine.

Betahistine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine
Catalogue No.	VQ-024566
CAS Number	3099-31-8
IUPAC name	3-(chloromethyl)pyridine
Molecular formula	C₆H₆ClN
Molecular weight	127.57 g/mol
Exact mass	127.0189
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	CNQCWYFDIQSALX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CN=C1)CCl
PubChem CID	18358

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	12.9 Å²
Synonyms	3-Picolyl chloride, 3-Pyridylmethyl chloride, beta-Picoline chloride, 3-ClMeP, nicotinyl chloride, .beta.-Picoline chloride, alpha-Chloro-3-picoline, 3-picolylchloride, 3-Picoline, alpha-chloro-, 3picolylchloride

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 3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine is 3099-31-8. It is also known as 3-Picolyl chloride, 3-Pyridylmethyl chloride, beta-Picoline chloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine?

3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine has the molecular formula C6H6ClN and a molecular weight of 127.57 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-(chloromethyl)pyridine.

What is 3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine used for?

3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Betahistine. 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 3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine can I order?

We supply 3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine 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 3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine?

Yes. Every lot of 3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine 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 3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 3-(Chloromethyl)Pyridine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.