Description
Methyl 3-chloropyridine-2-carboxylate (CAS No. 116383-98-3) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C7H6ClNO2. This chlorinated pyridine derivative is a versatile building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, offering excellent reactivity for nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions. Its crystalline form ensures consistent performance in research applications. Suitable for use in HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR analysis, this compound is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥95-98%) and is supplied in secure, chemically resistant packaging to maintain stability. Ideal for medicinal chemistry, material science, and catalysis research.
Properties
- CAS Number: 116383-98-3
- Complexity: 151
- IUPAC Name: methyl 3-chloropyridine-2-carboxylate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6ClNO2/c1-11-7(10)6-5(8)3-2-4-9-6/h2-4H,1H3
- InChI Key: QRLHANNSPRAJFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 171.0087061
- Molecular Formula: C7H6ClNO2
- Molecular Weight: 171.58
- SMILES: COC(=O)C1=C(C=CC=N1)Cl
- Topological: 39.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 171.0087061
- Synonyms: 116383-98-3, METHYL 3-CHLOROPYRIDINE-2-CARBOXYLATE, DTXSID90571496, DTXCID10522268, 836-977-2, Methyl 3-chloropicolinate, 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-chloro-, methyl ester, MFCD09750958, Methyl3-chloropicolinate, methyl chloropicolinate, 3-Chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester, SCHEMBL287063, REA38398, BBL102296, CL0358, STL556095, AKOS006329222, FS-3287, SY007415, DB-082581, DB-308282, CS-0043767, EN300-196120
Application
Methyl 3-chloropyridine-2-carboxylate serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including pharmaceuticals and crop protection agents. Its reactive chloropyridine core enables efficient derivatization for drug discovery, particularly in kinase inhibitor development. Researchers also utilize it in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex heterocycles. Its stability under acidic conditions makes it valuable for multi-step synthetic routes.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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