2-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride
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Reagent
Code: #224601
Alias
2-Pyridine acetate hydrochloride
CAS Number
16179-97-8
science Other reagents with same CAS 16179-97-8
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Molecular Information
Weight
173.6 g/mol
Formula
C₇H₇NO₂·HCl
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Registry Numbers
EC Number
240-316-8
MDL Number
MFCD00012812
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Physical Properties
Melting Point
135 °C (dec.)(lit.)
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Storage & Handling
Storage
Room temperature, dry, sealed
description Product Description
Used in organic synthesis as a building block for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Serves as a ligand in coordination chemistry for metal complexes. Employed in the preparation of pyridine-containing compounds, including drug intermediates and functional materials. Its hydrochloride form enhances solubility and stability in reaction systems.