Methyl 5-methylpicolinate

• CAT Number: L038878
• CAS Number: 29681-38-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
• Molecular Weight: 151.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 5-methylpyridine-2-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9NO2/c1-6-3-4-7(9-5-6)8(10)11-2/h3-5H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: GLXLMXAFURBIEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CN=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC

Methyl 5-methylpicolinate is a methyl ester derivative of picolinic acid with a methyl group substitution at the 5-position on the pyridine ring. This structure combines the aromatic nitrogen of the pyridine with an ester functionality, making it useful in organic synthesis as a versatile intermediate. Commonly applied in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, it serves as a building block for synthesizing bioactive molecules. Its reactivity profile enables further modifications, supporting the development of compounds for therapeutic and chemical applications.