Ethyl 2,4-dichloro-6-methylnicotinate

• CAT Number: L037599
• CAS Number: 86129-63-7
• Molecular Formula: C9H9Cl2NO2
• Molecular Weight: 234.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2,4-dichloro-6-methylpyridine-3-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9Cl2NO2/c1-3-14-9(13)7-6(10)4-5(2)12-8(7)11/h4H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: ZNFJVVLTQSOWJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=C(C=C(N=C1Cl)C)Cl

Ethyl 2,4-dichloro-6-methylnicotinate is an ester of nicotinic acid, featuring an ethyl ester group (-COOCH₂CH₃) attached to the carboxyl position, with chlorine atoms at the 2- and 4-positions and a methyl group at the 6-position on the pyridine ring. This structure provides both electron-withdrawing and electron-donating properties, making it useful in organic synthesis. The compound is applied in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other bioactive molecules, offering potential for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or anticancer activities.