4-(Chloromethyl)pyridinium chloride (CAS No: 1822-51-1) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Omeprazole and Pantoprazole. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 4-(Chloromethyl)pyridinium chloride,4-Chloromethyl-pyridine hydrochloride
CAS No: 1822-51-1
PubChem CID: 74570
Mol Formula: C6H7Cl2N
Mol Weight: 164.03 g/mol
Used in APIs: Omeprazole and Pantoprazole
IUPAC Name: 4-(chloromethyl)pyridine;hydrochloride
API Intermediate Description: 4-Chloromethylpyridine hydrochloride is a quaternized heteroaromatic building block used almost exclusively as a reactive intermediate. It is the hydrochloride salt of 4-(chloromethyl)pyridine, prepared for better stability, handling, and solubility.