4-Chloro-6-methylnicotinic acid

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  • CAT Number: L038132
  • CAS Number: 1060805-95-9
  • Molecular Formula: C7H6ClNO2
  • Molecular Weight: 171.58
  • Purity: ≥95%
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4-Chloro-6-methylnicotinic acid(CAT: L038132) is a chlorinated derivative of nicotinic acid (pyridine-3-carboxylic acid), featuring a chlorine atom at the 4-position and a methyl group at the 6-position on the pyridine ring. This compound is valuable in organic synthesis, especially in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, as nicotinic acid derivatives are often precursors in drug development. The presence of both chlorine and methyl substituents on the ring enhances its reactivity, enabling further functionalization. 4-Chloro-6-methylnicotinic acid is commonly used in synthesizing heterocyclic compounds and bioactive molecules, contributing to research focused on antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and other therapeutic agents.


Catalog Number L038132
CAS Number 1060805-95-9
Molecular Formula C7H6ClNO2
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 4-chloro-6-methylpyridine-3-carboxylic acid
InChI InChI=1S/C7H6ClNO2/c1-4-2-6(8)5(3-9-4)7(10)11/h2-3H,1H3,(H,10,11)
InChIKey NPFSHIQNHIGKKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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