Description

2-Methoxy-6-methylpyridine (CAS No. 63071-03-4) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₉NO. This specialized chemical is widely utilized in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical research, and as a versatile intermediate in organic chemistry. The compound features a pyridine ring substituted with a methoxy group at the 2-position and a methyl group at the 6-position, offering unique reactivity for nucleophilic and electrophilic substitutions.

Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC) and is supplied in sealed containers under inert atmosphere to guarantee stability. Ideal for researchers requiring precise control over reaction conditions, this compound is available in quantities ranging from grams to kilograms, with custom packaging options available upon request.

Key specifications:

• Molecular Weight: 123.15 g/mol
• Boiling Point: 195-197°C
• Density: 1.02 g/cm³
• Refractive Index: n_D²⁰ 1.508-1.512
• Flash Point: 72°C (closed cup)

Properties

• CAS Number: 63071-03-4
• Complexity: 85
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxy-6-methyl-pyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H9NO/c1-6-4-3-5-7(8-6)9-2/h3-5H,1-2H3
• InChI Key: WIMNZMOEBDPZTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 123.068413911
• Molecular Formula: C7H9NO
• Molecular Weight: 123.15
• SMILES: CC1=NC(=CC=C1)OC
• Topological: 22.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 123.068413911
• Synonyms: 2-Methoxy-6-methylpyridine, 63071-03-4, DTXSID70415945, DTXCID00366794, 676-191-5, 2-methoxy-6-methyl-pyridine, 6-Methoxy-2-picoline, MFCD04112507, 2-methoxy-6-picoline, 6-methoxy-2-methylpyridine, SCHEMBL128704, SCHEMBL128705, SCHEMBL491627, SCHEMBL510824, SCHEMBL1638184, SCHEMBL4725121, 2-Methyl-6-(methyloxy)pyridine, AKOS006222932, AC-5158, CS-W003150, PS-6289, SB52307, BP-10295, DB-054399, M1695, EN300-131425, A825291, InChI=1/C7H9NO/c1-6-4-3-5-7(8-6)9-2/h3-5H,1-2H

Application

2-Methoxy-6-methylpyridine serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of receptor-targeted drugs. Its structural properties make it valuable for creating ligands in catalytic systems and as a precursor in heterocyclic chemistry. Researchers also employ this compound in the study of nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions due to its electronically differentiated pyridine ring.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226 (100%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H302 (87.5%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H312 (87.5%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H315 (87.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (87.5%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H332 (87.5%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H335 (25%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 3 (100%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (87.5%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (87.5%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (87.5%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (87.5%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (87.5%)
• STOT SE 3 (25%)

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