Description
2-Methoxy-5-methylpyridine (CAS No. 13472-56-5) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C7H9NO. This specialized chemical is a valuable building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, offering a unique pyridine core functionalized with methoxy and methyl groups at the 2- and 5-positions, respectively. Its well-defined structure (IUPAC name: 2-methoxy-5-methylpyridine) makes it ideal for nucleophilic substitution reactions, metal-catalyzed cross-couplings, and as a precursor for complex nitrogen-containing scaffolds. Available in >98% purity by GC analysis, this compound is supplied in rigorously tested batches with comprehensive analytical data (GC/MS, 1H/13C NMR) to ensure reproducibility in sensitive applications. Proper storage under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C is recommended to maintain stability of this moisture-sensitive compound.
Properties
- CAS Number: 13472-56-5
- Complexity: 85
- IUPAC Name: 2-methoxy-5-methyl-pyridine
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H9NO/c1-6-3-4-7(9-2)8-5-6/h3-5H,1-2H3
- InChI Key: NFQGQMBFMIIIOR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 123.068413911
- Molecular Formula: C7H9NO
- Molecular Weight: 123.15
- SMILES: CC1=CN=C(C=C1)OC
- Topological: 22.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 123.068413911
- Synonyms: 2-Methoxy-5-methylpyridine, 13472-56-5, Pyridine, 2-methoxy-5-methyl-, 6-Methoxy-3-picoline, 3-Picoline, 6-methoxy-, DTXSID10158905, DTXCID5081396, 2-METHOXY-5-PICOLINE, MFCD08703669, 2-methoxy-5-methyl-pyridine, SCHEMBL12602, SCHEMBL125509, SCHEMBL8477778, SCHEMBL16194428, SCHEMBL22978672, AKOS006290267, CS-W003554, DS-16113, SY030140, DB-082143, M2898, EN300-386297
Application
2-Methoxy-5-methylpyridine serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological disorders. Its electron-rich pyridine ring facilitates palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions in medicinal chemistry workflows. The compound has demonstrated utility in creating novel pesticide formulations through derivatization of the methoxy group. Researchers also employ it as a spectroscopic probe in mechanistic studies of heterocyclic reactivity patterns.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H227 (33.3%): Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]
- H302 (66.7%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (66.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P210, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Flam. Liq. 4 (33.3%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (66.7%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (66.7%)
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