The 6-Chloropicolinic acid is an organic compound with the formula C₆H₄ClNO₂. The IUPAC name of this chemical is 6-chloropyridine-2-carboxylic acid. With the CAS registry number 4684-94-0, it is also named as Acide 6-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylique. The product's categories are Blocks; Carboxes; Pyridines; Pyridine; Pyridine Derivative; Heterocycles; Pyridines, Pyrimidines, Purines and Pteredines; Pharmacetical; Carboxylic Acids; Organic Acids; Carboxylic Acids; Picolinic Acid Series. Besides, it is an off-white plates, which should be stored in a dark closed and dry place at room temperature.

Physical properties about 6-Chloropicolinic acid are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.29; (2)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (3)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (4)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1; (5)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1; (6)#H bond acceptors: 3; (7)#H bond donors: 1; (8)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (9)Polar Surface Area: 50.19 Å²; (10)Index of Refraction: 1.59; (11)Molar Refractivity: 36.169 cm³; (12)Molar Volume: 107.137 cm³; (13)Polarizability: 14.339×10^-24cm³; (14)Surface Tension: 61.003 dyne/cm; (15)Density: 1.471 g/cm³; (16)Flash Point: 149.263 °C; (17)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 59.657 kJ/mol; (18)Boiling Point: 323.194 °C at 760 mmHg.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by 2-chloro-6-methyl-pyridine. This reaction will need reagent NaMnO₄ and H₂O.

Uses of 6-Chloropicolinic acid: it can be used to produce 2-(6-chloro-pyridin-2-yl)-5-methyl-1H-benzoimidazole at temperature of 5 - 160 °C. It will need reagent polyphosphoric acid with reaction time of 4 hours. The yield is about 50%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: c1cc(nc(c1)Cl)C(=O)O
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C6H4ClNO2/c7-5-3-1-2-4(8-5)6(9)10/h1-3H,(H,9,10)
(3)InChIKey: ZLKMOIHCHCMSFW-UHFFFAOYAY
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4ClNO2/c7-5-3-1-2-4(8-5)6(9)10/h1-3H,(H,9,10)
(5)Std. InChIKey: ZLKMOIHCHCMSFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: