Description

2-Chloro-6-methylnicotinic acid (CAS No. 30529-70-5) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₆ClNO₂ and IUPAC name 2-chloro-6-methylpyridine-3-carboxylic acid. This fine chemical is a versatile building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, offering researchers a reliable intermediate for heterocyclic chemistry applications. The product is supplied as a crystalline solid with guaranteed purity levels suitable for demanding research applications. Our stringent quality control ensures batch-to-batch consistency, with comprehensive analytical data including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry available upon request. The compound is packaged under inert atmosphere when required and stored under optimal conditions to maintain stability.

Key specifications include:

• Molecular Weight: 171.58 g/mol
• Melting Point: 180-183°C (lit.)
• Purity: ≥97% (HPLC)
• Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents (DMSO, methanol), slightly soluble in water

Safety Information:

• Hazard Codes: Xi (Irritant)
• Risk Phrases: R36/37/38
• Safety Phrases: S26-S36
• GHS Pictograms: Exclamation Mark

Properties

• CAS Number: 30529-70-5
• Complexity: 163
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-6-methyl-pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6ClNO2/c1-4-2-3-5(7(10)11)6(8)9-4/h2-3H,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI Key: ACQXHCHKMFYDPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 171.0087061
• Molecular Formula: C7H6ClNO2
• Molecular Weight: 171.58
• SMILES: CC1=NC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)Cl
• Topological: 50.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 171.0087061
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-6-methylnicotinic acid, 30529-70-5, EINECS 250-229-7, DTXSID90184585, DTXCID30107076, 250-229-7, 2-chloro-6-methylpyridine-3-carboxylic acid, 2-Chloro-6-methyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-chloro-6-methyl-, 2-Chloro-6-methylnicotinicacid, MFCD00134165, 6HJ6V3KP7Q, 2-Chloro-6-methyl nicotinic acid, UNII-6HJ6V3KP7Q, SCHEMBL400674, TIMTEC-BB SBB003843, 2-Chloro-6-methyl-nicotinic acid, ALBB-005466, BCP09379, CS-B0702, BBL104397, CL0085, Nicotinic acid, 2-chloro-6-methyl-, SBB003843, STK503422, AKOS004122986, FC09440, PB24611, PS-5329, NCGC00333480-01, AC-23220, BP-10427, SY009352, DB-009940, DB-217238, C1762, NS00028936, ST50827299, 2-chloro-6-methyl-3-pyridine carboxylic acid, EN300-39497, AB01328946-02, 2-Chloro-6-methylpyridine-3-carboxylic acid, 97%, Z381338796, 2-chloro-6-methylnicotinic acid; 2-chloro-6-methyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, InChI=1/C7H6ClNO2/c1-4-2-3-5(7(10)11)6(8)9-4/h2-3H,1H3,(H,10,11

Application

2-Chloro-6-methylnicotinic acid serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of pyridine-based drug candidates. The compound finds application in the preparation of herbicides and pesticides due to its heterocyclic structure. Researchers utilize this chemical as a building block in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions for creating complex molecular architectures. Its reactive chloro and carboxyl groups make it valuable for further functionalization in medicinal chemistry programs.

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 (97.8%): 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. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.8%)

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