Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-Methyl-3-nitro-2(1H)-pyridinone (CAS: 7464-14-4)?
Answer
5-Methyl-3-nitro-2(1H)-pyridinone (CAS: 7464-14-4) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 188.11 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents like methanol and ethanol. Chemically, it is relatively stable but can undergo nitro reduction, making it important in synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical applications.
About
CAS No
7464-14-4
English Name
5-Methyl-3-nitro-2(1H)-pyridinone
Molecular Formula
C6H6N2O3
Molecular Weight
154.12 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CNC(=O)C(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
QAINEQVHSHARMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 12:55
