CAS: 131674-39-0

1-(2-Chloropyridin-3-yl)ethanol is a chemical compound that belongs to the chemical class of xanthones. It has been found in plants such as "Lithospermum erythrorhizon" and "Citrus aurantium". The reactivity of 1-(2-chloropyridin-3-yl)ethanol is similar to other 2-chloropyridine compounds, which are used as intermediates in organic synthesis. 1-(2-Chloropyridin-3-yl)ethanol is easily chlorinated by reaction with chlorine or bromine, and this reaction can be used for chemoselective oxidation reactions.