Methyl 6-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylate

CAS: 6636-55-1

Ref. 3D-FM57273

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 6-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylate
• Synonyms: 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-chloro-, methyl ester, Methyl 6-Chloropyridine-2-Carboxylate, 6-Chloro-2-Picolinic Acid Methyl Ester, Methyl 6-Chloro-Pyridine-2-Carboxylate, 2-Chloropyridine-6-Carboxylate Methyl

Description

Methyl 6-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylate is a reactive, organic compound that belongs to the class of monomers. It is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of approximately 130 degrees Celsius. This chemical can be synthesized by reacting 2-chlorobenzothiazole with sodium carbonate in water at temperatures between 100 and 140 degrees Celsius. The reaction yields methyl 6-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylate as well as chloride and picolinic acid as side products. This compound has been shown to have neurotoxic effects when administered to rats at high doses.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 171.58 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₆ClNO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6ClNO2/c1-11-7(10)5-3-2-4-6(8)9-5/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=TWUXBVMXSBEKHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1cccc(Cl)n1