Description

2,6-Dimethoxypyridine (CAS No. 6231-18-1) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₉NO₂. This heterocyclic aromatic compound features two methoxy groups at the 2- and 6-positions of the pyridine ring, making it a valuable building block in synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. With a molecular weight of 139.15 g/mol, it is a white to off-white crystalline solid at room temperature, offering excellent solubility in common organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, and dichloromethane.

Our 2,6-Dimethoxypyridine is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥98% by GC or HPLC) and is supplied in sealed, light-resistant containers to ensure stability. Ideal for use as a ligand in metal-catalyzed reactions, a precursor in agrochemical synthesis, or a scaffold in medicinal chemistry, this compound is a must-have for researchers seeking reliable and high-quality reagents.

Properties

• CAS Number: 6231-18-1
• Complexity: 87.6
• IUPAC Name: 2,6-dimethoxypyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H9NO2/c1-9-6-4-3-5-7(8-6)10-2/h3-5H,1-2H3
• InChI Key: IBTGEEMBZJBBSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 139.063328530
• Molecular Formula: C7H9NO2
• Molecular Weight: 139.15
• SMILES: COC1=NC(=CC=C1)OC
• Topological: 31.4
• Monoisotopic Mass: 139.063328530
• Synonyms: 2,6-Dimethoxypyridine, 6231-18-1, Pyridine, 2,6-dimethoxy-, EINECS 228-334-4, DTXSID00871156, DTXCID40818828, 228-334-4, ibtgeembzjbbsh-uhfffaoysa-n, inchi=1/c7h9no2/c1-9-6-4-3-5-7(8-6)10-2/h3-5h,1-2h, 2,6-Dimethoxy pyridine, MFCD00006266, 122797-02-8, Pyridine, 2,6-dimethoxy-, radical ion(1+) (9CI), 2,6-Dimethoxy-pyridine, SCHEMBL160602, SCHEMBL315179, 2,6-Dimethoxypyridine, 98%, SCHEMBL2132258, AKOS007930318, CS-W018314, DS-13432, DB-054126, D1918, NS00044340, EN300-223948, F11261, F1905-7031, Z1255423468

Application

2,6-Dimethoxypyridine serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. It is commonly employed as a ligand in transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to its electron-donating methoxy groups. Additionally, this compound finds use in the development of agrochemicals and as a precursor for synthesizing more complex heterocyclic structures. Its stability and reactivity make it a preferred choice for researchers in both academic and industrial settings.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (89.4%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (97.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H318 (87.2%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H319 (10.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (93.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (89.4%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (97.9%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (87.2%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (10.6%)
• STOT SE 3 (93.6%)

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