3-(Chloromethyl)-5-methylpyridine hydrochloride

Its reactive chloromethyl group enables straightforward functionalization of the pyridine ring. 3-(Chloromethyl)-5-methylpyridine hydrochloride is a chloromethyl-substituted pyridine salt often used as an alkylating agent or intermediate in heterocyclic and pharmaceutical synthesis.

API Name Rupatadine fumarate
CAS No 1007089-84-0
Molecular Formula C7H9Cl2N
Molecular Weight 178.06 g/mol
Synonyms 3-(chloromethyl)-5-methylpyridine;hydrochloride