Methyl 2-pyridylacetate

CAS: 1658-42-0

Ref. 3D-FM154992

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 2-pyridylacetate
• Synonyms: 2-Pyridineacetic Acid Methyl Ester, 2-Pyridylacetic acid methyl ester, 2-[(Methoxycarbonyl)methyl]pyridine, Methyl 2-(2-pyridyl)acetate, Methyl 2-(Pyridin-2-Yl)Acetate, Methyl 2-pyridineacetate, Methyl 2-pyridinylacetate, Methyl Pyridin-2-Ylacetate, NSC 72093, Pyridin-2-ylacetic acid methyl ester, Pyridine-2-Acetic Acid Methyl Ester

Description

Methyl 2-pyridylacetate is a reactive compound that can be used as a reagent for trifluoromethylthiolation of terminal alkynes. This compound has been shown to react with anilines and form isomers, including the acid form. The reaction rate of the methyl 2-pyridylacetate with pyridine compounds is slow, but it reacts quickly with thionyl chloride and hydrochloric acid. Methyl 2-pyridylacetate also reacts with nucleophiles such as methyl anthranilate to form the corresponding quinolizine derivatives.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 151.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₉NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9NO2/c1-11-8(10)6-7-4-2-3-5-9-7/h2-5H,6H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=ORAKNQSHWMHCEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)Cc1ccccn1