CAS 1211587-21-1

5-(Difluoromethyl)-2-pyridineacetic acid

Description:

5-(Difluoromethyl)-2-pyridineacetic acid is a chemical compound characterized by its pyridine ring structure, which is a six-membered aromatic ring containing one nitrogen atom. This compound features a difluoromethyl group (-CF2H) attached to the 5-position of the pyridine ring and a carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) at the 2-position. The presence of the difluoromethyl group imparts unique electronic and steric properties, potentially influencing the compound's reactivity and interactions with biological targets. The carboxylic acid group contributes to its acidity and solubility in polar solvents. This compound may exhibit interesting pharmacological properties, making it of interest in medicinal chemistry. Its molecular structure allows for potential applications in drug development, particularly in the design of compounds targeting specific biological pathways. As with many pyridine derivatives, it may also participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and coupling reactions, which are valuable in synthetic organic chemistry.

Formula: C₈H₇F₂NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7F2NO2/c9-8(10)5-1-2-6(11-4-5)3-7(12)13/h1-2,4,8H,3H2,(H,12,13)

InChI key: InChIKey=MHQBHSBQZIWMSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(O)=O)C1=CC=C(C(F)F)C=N1

Synonyms:

• 2-Pyridineacetic acid, 5-(difluoromethyl)-
• 5-(Difluoromethyl)-2-pyridineacetic acid