Description
Diethyl 5-methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylate (CAS No. 105151-48-2) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C12H15NO4. This ester derivative of pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid features two ethyl ester groups and a methyl substituent at the 5-position, making it a versatile intermediate for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research. Its well-defined structure and reactivity enable applications in heterocyclic synthesis, ligand design, and coordination chemistry. Available in >98% purity (HPLC), this compound is supplied in rigorously tested batches to ensure consistency for demanding laboratory applications. Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 105151-48-2
- Complexity: 280
- IUPAC Name: diethyl 5-methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C12H15NO4/c1-4-16-11(14)9-6-8(3)7-13-10(9)12(15)17-5-2/h6-7H,4-5H2,1-3H3
- InChI Key: KIDQHBXPNBCITQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 237.10010796
- Molecular Formula: C12H15NO4
- Molecular Weight: 237.25
- SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=C(N=CC(=C1)C)C(=O)OCC
- Topological: 65.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 237.10010796
- Synonyms: 105151-48-2, Diethyl 5-methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylate, Diethyl 5-methyl-2,3-pyridinedicarboxylate, 2,3-DIETHYL 5-METHYLPYRIDINE-2,3-DICARBOXYLATE, 2,3-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 5-methyl-, diethyl ester, 2,3-Diethyl 5-Methyl-2,3-pyridinedicarboxylate; Diethyl 3-Methylpyridine-5,6-dicarboxylate;, MFCD09751233, Diethyl5-methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylate, SCHEMBL6559030, DTXSID10473180, KIDQHBXPNBCITQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 5-methyl-2,3-diethoxycarbonylpyridine, AKOS016003857, AS-65664, F21417
Application
Diethyl 5-methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylate serves as a key building block for synthesizing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles in medicinal chemistry. Researchers utilize it to develop novel pharmaceutical candidates targeting CNS disorders and anti-inflammatory pathways. The compound’s ester groups facilitate further functionalization through hydrolysis or transesterification reactions, while the methyl substitution allows regioselective modifications.
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