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2,6-Dichloropyridine

2,6-Dichloropyridine is a chloropyridine with the formula C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>3</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>N. A white solid, it is one of six isomers of dichloropyridine. It serves as a precursor to the antibiotic enoxacin, as well as the drug anpirtoline and the antifungal liranaftate.

Synthesis

2,6-Dichoropyridine is produced by reaction of pyridine with chlorine. 2-Chloropyridine is an intermediate.

Toxicity

The is 115&nbsp;mg/kg (oral, mice).

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