Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Methyl-3-nitropyridine (CAS: 18699-87-1)?
Answer
2-Methyl-3-nitropyridine is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 173.12 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and methanol. Chemically, it is relatively stable but can undergo reduction reactions under certain conditions. The compound is often synthesized using nitration of 2-methylpyridine.
About
CAS No
18699-87-1
English Name
2-Methyl-3-nitropyridine
Molecular Formula
C6H6N2O2
Molecular Weight
138.12 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=CC=N1)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
CCFGTKQIRWHYTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-28 13:06
