Compound Q&A
What is 3-Methoxy-2-nitropyridine (CAS: 20265-37-6)?
Answer
3-Methoxy-2-nitropyridine (3-MeO-2-NP, CAS: 20265-37-6) is a heterocyclic organic compound containing a pyridine ring with a methoxy group at the 3-position and a nitro group at the 2-position. It is a yellow solid with moderate solubility in organic solvents and is commonly used in chemical synthesis due to its functional group versatility.
About
CAS No
20265-37-6
English Name
3-Methoxy-2-nitropyridine
Molecular Formula
C6H6N2O3
Molecular Weight
154.12 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=C(N=CC=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
LSXHCFSGOBFNDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
