| Name | 2,6-Dichloropyridine |
| Synonyms | 26DCLPY 2,6-DichL AURORA KA-6495 AKOS BBS-00004314 2,6-DICHLOROPYRIDINE 2,6-dichloro-pyridin 2,6-Dichloropyridine 2,6-dichloro pyridine Pyridine, 2,6-dichloro- |
| CAS | 2402-78-0 |
| EINECS | 219-282-3 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C5H3Cl2N/c6-4-2-1-3-5(7)8-4/h1-3H |
| InChIKey | FILKGCRCWDMBKA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C5H3Cl2N |
| Molar Mass | 147.99 |
| Density | 1.5159 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 83-86 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 211 °C |
| Flash Point | 110°C |
| Solubility | methanol: 50mg/mL, clear |
| Vapor Presure | 0.349mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Crystalline Powder |
| Color | White to pink or grayish-white |
| BRN | 108664 |
| pKa | -3.02±0.10(Predicted) |
| PH | 6-7 (H2O, 20℃)(saturated solution) |
| Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.5500 (estimate) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Properties: white or off-white solid or crystal |
| Use | Mainly used for pharmaceutical |
| Risk Codes | R25 - Toxic if swallowed R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R22 - Harmful if swallowed R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
| Safety Description | S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| UN IDs | UN 2811 6.1/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | US8400000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29333999 |
| Hazard Note | Toxic |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Raw Materials | Pyridine |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Uses | 2,6-dichloropyridine is used to prepare triazole and imidazole potassium channel antagonists as antiarrhythmic drugs. intermediates of medicine and organic synthesis mainly used in pharmaceuticals |