Ethyl 2-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)acetate
CAS: 5552-83-0
Ref. 3D-FAA55283
1g | Discontinued | ||
5g | Discontinued | ||
10g | Discontinued | ||
250mg | Discontinued | ||
500mg | Discontinued | ||
2500mg | Discontinued |
Product Information
- (6-Methylpyridin-2-yl)acetic acid ethyl ester
- 2-Pyridineacetic Acid, 6-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester
- Ethyl 6-methyl-2-pyridineacetate
- Ethyl 6-methyl-2-pyridylacetate
- NSC 149621
Ethyl 2-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)acetate is an organic compound. It is a white solid, soluble in alcohol and ether, but insoluble in water. It can be obtained by reacting ethyl acetate with potassium metal and 2-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)acetic acid. The compound has been found to react with amines to form amides, which are used as pharmaceutical intermediates. Ethyl 2-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)acetate is also a reagent that can be used for the acylation of aromatic compounds or as a monobasic esterification agent in the synthesis of esters.