Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 4-methoxy-2-pyridinecarboxylate (CAS: 29681-43-4)?
Answer
Methyl 4-methoxy-2-pyridinecarboxylate (CAS: 29681-43-4) is a colorless to light yellow liquid. It has a molecular weight of 188.19 g/mol and a density of approximately 1.1 g/cm³. The compound is soluble in common solvents like ethanol and acetone but has low solubility in water. It is relatively stable but can react with strong bases. Its reactivity mainly includes nucleophilic substitution and ester hydrolysis.
About
CAS No
29681-43-4
English Name
Methyl 4-methoxy-2-pyridinecarboxylate
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight
167.16 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=CC(=NC=C1)C(=O)OC
InChIKey
OJDKENGKKYVJLY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 11:18
