Description

5-Chloro-3-methylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid (CAS No. 886365-46-4) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₆ClNO₂. This pyridine derivative is a valuable building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, offering a versatile scaffold for further functionalization. The compound features a carboxylic acid group at the 2-position and a chloro substituent at the 5-position of the pyridine ring, along with a methyl group at the 3-position, providing multiple reactive sites for derivatization. With a molecular weight of 171.58 g/mol, it is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder, ensuring consistent quality for research and industrial applications. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥95% by HPLC) and is ideal for use in medicinal chemistry, ligand design, and material science research. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 886365-46-4
• Complexity: 163
• IUPAC Name: 5-chloro-3-methyl-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6ClNO2/c1-4-2-5(8)3-9-6(4)7(10)11/h2-3H,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI Key: QQNDJNHLMAFNJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 171.0087061
• Molecular Formula: C7H6ClNO2
• Molecular Weight: 171.58
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CN=C1C(=O)O)Cl
• Topological: 50.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 171.0087061
• Synonyms: 5-chloro-3-methylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid, 886365-46-4, 5-Chloro-3-methylpicolinic acid, 5-Chloro-3-methyl-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, MFCD07375127, 5-Chloro-3-methylpyridine-2-carboxylicacid, SCHEMBL287320, DTXSID40625392, QQNDJNHLMAFNJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BBL103699, STL557509, AKOS006286813, AB41233, CS-W003405, FS-2951, SY031482

Application

5-Chloro-3-methylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its reactive carboxylic acid group allows for easy conversion to amides, esters, or other derivatives, making it valuable for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. Researchers utilize this compound in the preparation of potential enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators due to its pyridine core, which is a common pharmacophore in drug design. It is also employed in metal-organic framework (MOF) synthesis as a functional ligand.

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