Methyl 5-Chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylate

• CAT Number: R023630
• CAS Number: 132308-19-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H6ClNO2
• Molecular Weight: 171.58
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester;?5-Chloro-pyridine-2-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 5-Chloropicolinate
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: methyl 5-chloropyridine-2-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6ClNO2/c1-11-7(10)6-3-2-5(8)4-9-6/h2-4H,1H3
• InChIKey: QHFFLLBWCXVJGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=NC=C(C=C1)Cl

Methyl 5-Chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylate is a chlorinated pyridine derivative widely used in pharmaceutical research and chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a key intermediate in the preparation of various biologically active molecules, including drugs and agrochemicals. Its ester functionality and chloro substitution make it highly versatile for reactions such as nucleophilic substitution, ester hydrolysis, and cross-coupling processes. Researchers utilize Methyl 5-Chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylate to develop new therapeutic agents and explore novel synthetic pathways in medicinal chemistry.