3-(Pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)benzoic acid

• CAT Number: L035046
• CAS Number: 945473-82-5
• Molecular Formula: C13H11NO3
• Molecular Weight: 229.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)benzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H11NO3/c15-13(16)11-4-1-5-12(7-11)17-9-10-3-2-6-14-8-10/h1-8H,9H2,(H,15,16)
• InChIKey: MOEOUPZPWRMGFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

3-(Pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)benzoic acid(CAT: L035046) is an aromatic compound featuring a benzoic acid moiety linked to a pyridine ring via a methoxy bridge. This structure is often utilized in pharmaceutical and chemical research as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing bioactive compounds. The combination of the carboxylic acid group and the pyridinylmethoxy substituent enhances the molecule’s polarity and offers sites for further functionalization, making it suitable for drug design targeting various biological pathways. In medicinal chemistry, it serves as a precursor in creating molecules for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and enzyme inhibitory studies, where its dual aromatic rings contribute to binding affinity and stability in biological environments.