Ethyl 4-methyl-5-nitropicolinate

• CAT Number: L022860
• CAS Number: 868551-26-2
• Molecular Formula: C9H10N2O4
• Molecular Weight: 210.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 4-methyl-5-nitropyridine-2-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10N2O4/c1-3-15-9(12)7-4-6(2)8(5-10-7)11(13)14/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: SZHWIVMKQWHMBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=NC=C(C(=C1)C)[N+](=O)[O-]

Ethyl 4-methyl-5-nitropicolinate is an aromatic compound featuring a nitro group at the 5-position and a methyl group at the 4-position of a picolinate structure, with an ethyl ester functionality. This compound is significant in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, where it may exhibit potential biological activities, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The combination of the nitro and methyl substituents enhances its reactivity, making it a valuable intermediate for developing novel therapeutic agents and exploring new applications in drug discovery.