The CAS register number of 2,6-Dichloropyridine is 2402-78-0. It also can be called as Pyridine, 2,6-dichloro- and the IUPAC name about this chemical is 2,6-dichloropyridine. The molecular formula about this chemical is C₅H₃Cl₂N and the molecular weight is 147.99. It belongs to the following product categories, such as Blocks; Pyridines; Pyridines, Pyrimidines, Purines and Pteredines; Pyridine; Pyridines derivates; Chloropyridines; Halopyridines; C5Heterocyclic Building Blocks; Halogenated Heterocycles; Heterocyclic Building Blocks; Chlorinated heterocyclic series and so on. This chemical is also used as a catalyst for phase transfer. It is also used as an intermediate for manufacturing synthetic organic, pharmaceuticals (pheniramine, the antiarrhythmic, antihistamine drug, disopyramide) and agrochemicals (herbicides, fungicides). It is an intermediate in the manufacture of pyrithione-based biocides used in cosmetics and various pharmaceutical products. If you want to store this chemical, please keep it in a tightly closed container and store it in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Physical properties about 2,6-Dichloropyridine are: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.08; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.08; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2.08; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 22.46; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 22.46; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 322.84; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 322.84; (8)#H bond acceptors: 1; (9)Polar Surface Area: 12.89Ų; (10)Index of Refraction: 1.553; (11)Molar Refractivity: 34.13 cm³; (12)Molar Volume: 106.5 cm³; (13)Polarizability: 13.53x10^-24cm³; (14)Surface Tension: 43.1 dyne/cm; (15)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 42.42 kJ/mol; (16)Boiling Point: 206 °C at 760 mmHg; (17)Vapour Pressure: 0.349 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by 2-chloro-6-methoxy-pyridine. This reaction will need reagent POCl₃, DMF. The reaction time is 18 hour(s) with reaction temperature of 105 ℃. The yield is about 54%.

Uses of 2,6-Dichloropyridine: it can be used to produce 6-chloro-pyridin-2-ylamine at temperature of 180 ℃. This reaction will need reagent 20percent NH₄OH with reaction time of 40 hours. The yield is about 32%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed and it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin, it is harmful if swallowed. When you are using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice and in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: Clc1nc(Cl)ccc1
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C5H3Cl2N/c6-4-2-1-3-5(7)8-4/h1-3H
(3)InChIKey: FILKGCRCWDMBKA-UHFFFAOYAA
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C5H3Cl2N/c6-4-2-1-3-5(7)8-4/h1-3H
(5)Std. InChIKey: FILKGCRCWDMBKA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: