CAS 5446-92-4

6-Methoxy-3-nitropyridine

Description:

6-Methoxy-3-nitropyridine is an organic compound characterized by its pyridine ring, which is substituted at the 6-position with a methoxy group and at the 3-position with a nitro group. This compound typically appears as a yellow to orange crystalline solid and is known for its aromatic properties. The presence of the methoxy group enhances its solubility in organic solvents, while the nitro group contributes to its reactivity, making it a useful intermediate in organic synthesis. It is often utilized in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its ability to participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and electrophilic aromatic substitutions. Additionally, 6-Methoxy-3-nitropyridine exhibits potential biological activity, which may be explored in medicinal chemistry. Safety data indicates that, like many nitro compounds, it should be handled with care due to potential toxicity and environmental impact. Proper storage and handling protocols are essential to ensure safety when working with this compound.

Formula: C₆H₆N₂O₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6N2O3/c1-11-6-3-2-5(4-7-6)8(9)10/h2-4H,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=WUPLOZFIOAEYMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: N(=O)(=O)C=1C=CC(OC)=NC1

Synonyms:

• 5-Nitro-2-Methoxy Pyridine
• 6-Methoxy-3-nitropyridine
• Methoxy(2-)-5-Nitropyridine
• NSC 5555
• Pyridine, 2-methoxy-5-nitro-
• 2-Methoxy-5-nitropyridine

2-Methoxy-5-nitropyridine

CAS: 5446-92-4

Formula: C₆H₆N₂O₃

Purity: >99.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White to Light red to Green powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 154.13

Ref: 3B-M1304

Pyridine, 2-methoxy-5-nitro-

CAS: 5446-92-4

Formula: C₆H₆N₂O₃

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 154.1234

Ref: IN-DA00I9QI

2-Methoxy-5-nitropyridine

CAS: 5446-92-4

2-Methoxy-5-nitropyridine

Formula: C₆H₆N₂O₃

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 154.12g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1261

2-Methoxy-5-nitropyridine

CAS: 5446-92-4

Ref: 7W-GK1314

2-Methoxy-5-nitropyridine

CAS: 5446-92-4

2-Methoxy-5-nitropyridine is an experimental model for the study of nucleophilic substitution reactions. It has been shown to catalyze a variety of nucleophilic substitutions, such as the reaction between dimethylformamide and methoxide. The uptake of 2-methoxy-5-nitropyridine in human cells has been studied using the mitochondrial cytochrome P450 (mt2) receptors, where it has been found that this compound binds to mt2 receptors with high affinity. The optical properties of 2-methoxy-5-nitropyridine have been determined by spectroscopic analysis and found to be similar to those of nitro compounds. Toxicity studies have also demonstrated that 2-methoxy-5-nitropyridine can cause liver damage at high doses, but there is no evidence that it causes cancer or causes reproductive toxicity.

Formula: C₆H₆N₂O₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 154.12 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FM00145

2-Methoxy-5-nitropyridine

CAS: 5446-92-4

Formula: C₆H₆N₂O₃

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 154.125

Ref: 10-F045078