Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 6-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylate (CAS: 13602-11-4)?
Answer
Methyl 6-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylate is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 174.23 g/mol. It has a melting point of 86-88°C and is slightly soluble in water but miscible with organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. It is moderately reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo esterification and substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
13602-11-4
English Name
Methyl 6-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylate
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight
151.17 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=NC(=CC=C1)C(=O)OC
InChIKey
CYWIZMOZBTXFIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-22 19:21
