CAS 6959-47-3: Picolyl chloride hydrochloride

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2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride was used as reagent in base catalyzed alkylation of p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene and p-tert-butylcalix[5]arene in DMF. It was used in the synthesis of Gd3+ diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid bisamide complex, a Zn2+-sensitive magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

2-Chloromethylpyridine HCl is a fluorescence probe that can be used to detect metabolic disorders in wastewater treatment. It has been shown to have cox-2 inhibitory activity and was found to cause an increase in the production of nitric oxide, which is important in regulating blood pressure and vascular tone. 2-Chloromethylpyridine HCl also has the ability to chelate metal ions and natural compounds, such as iron and copper. This compound also has antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties that are related to its ability to bind with the DNA of these cells. 2-Chloromethylpyridine HCl has been shown to be effective against infectious diseases such as herpes viruses, HIV, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa.

2-(Chloromethyl)pyridine hydrochloride