2,6-Difluoropyridine

2,6-Difluoropyridine, also known as 2,6-difluoro-pyridin-3-amine, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C5H3F2N. It is a clear purple-red liquid with a musty odor. 2,6-Difluoropyridine is a member of the pyridine family, which includes compounds derived from the heterocyclic aromatic compound pyridine. It is also highly corrosive, and should be handled with extreme caution.

Chemical Name:

CAS No:

1513-65-1

Molecular Fomula:

C5H3F2N

Formula Weight:

115.08

Chemical Uses

Description:

2,6-Difluoropyridine is a clear purple-red liquid with a sweet, pungent odor. It is miscible with water, alcohol, and ether and is soluble in most organic solvents. It has a boiling point of 124.5 °C. The uses of 2,6-difluoropyridine are varied. It can be used as a starting material in the preparation of a variety of pharmaceuticals, including anti-cancer agents, antiviral agents, and anti-inflammatory agents.

Chemical Properties:

Clear purple-red Liquid

Uses:

2,6-Difluoropyridine has a wide range of applications in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and agrochemical industries. It can be used as a starting material for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals such as antihistamines and antimalarial medications. In the chemical industry, it can be used as a reagent for the synthesis of fragrances, pesticides, and dyes. In the agrochemical industry, 2,6-difluoropyridine is used in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.

2,6-Difluoropyridine is also used as a laboratory reagent, as it is readily available and relatively inexpensive. It is used as a catalyst in the synthesis of organic compounds, as a reagent in amide hydrolysis, and as a radical scavenger.

Chemical Properties