Methyl 6-fluoro-5-methylpyridine-3-carboxylate

• CAT Number: L033182
• CAS Number: 211122-38-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H8FNO2
• Molecular Weight: 169.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 6-fluoro-5-methylpyridine-3-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8FNO2/c1-5-3-6(8(11)12-2)4-10-7(5)9/h3-4H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: ALCBYUWDBOVTGN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CN=C1F)C(=O)OC

Methyl 6-fluoro-5-methylpyridine-3-carboxylate is a fluorinated pyridine ester widely used in pharmaceutical and chemical research. Its structure, featuring both a fluoro and a methyl group on the pyridine ring, provides a unique framework ideal for synthesizing bioactive compounds. As a versatile intermediate, it is commonly employed in drug discovery, supporting the development of molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and selectivity. Its reactivity makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry, aiding in the creation of compounds for diverse therapeutic applications.