Methyl 6-(hydroxymethyl)nicotinate

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  • CAT Number: L040170
  • CAS Number: 56026-36-9
  • Molecular Formula: C8H9NO3
  • Molecular Weight: 167.16
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Methyl 6-(hydroxymethyl)nicotinate(CAT: L040170) is a nicotinic acid derivative featuring a methyl ester group and a hydroxymethyl substitution at the 6-position of the pyridine ring. This compound is widely used in pharmaceutical and chemical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and complex organic compounds. Its unique structure allows for diverse functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for developing therapeutic agents. With high purity and excellent stability, Methyl 6-(hydroxymethyl)nicotinate serves as a reliable building block for advanced synthetic applications and drug discovery efforts.


Catalog Number L040170
CAS Number 56026-36-9
Molecular Formula C8H9NO3
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name methyl 6-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine-3-carboxylate
InChI InChI=1S/C8H9NO3/c1-12-8(11)6-2-3-7(5-10)9-4-6/h2-4,10H,5H2,1H3
InChIKey QVLONHSXRWCCAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COC(=O)C1=CN=C(C=C1)CO

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