Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
41667-95-2
Molecular Formula
C6H3Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight
192 g/mol
Synonym

5,6-Dichloropyridine-3-carboxylic acid;5,6-Dichloro-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid;

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5,6-Dichloronicotinic acid is a chlorinated derivative of nicotinic acid that contains two chlorine atoms attached to the pyridine ring at the 5th and 6th positions. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of several pharmaceutical compounds, including drugs such as Safinamide.