2,6-Bis(chloromethyl)pyridine is a heterocyclic building block for the synthesis of a variety of pyridine derivatives. It coordinates with metal ions through N-atom to form complexes. The conformational flexibility of the bromomethyl arms makes it an ideal choice for the generation of macrocycles.
B 9615 (OTTO) 2,6-Bis(chloromethyl)pyridine 99% Cas 3099-28-3 - used in Synthesis of a sensitive fluorescent chemosensor for Hg2+, composed of two aminonaphthalimide fluorophores and a receptor of 2,6-bis(aminomethyl)pyridine.