Description

2-Methyl-4-nitropyridine (CAS No. 13508-96-8) is a high-purity nitro-substituted pyridine derivative with the molecular formula C₆H₆N₂O₂. This compound is widely utilized in pharmaceutical research, agrochemical synthesis, and materials science due to its versatile reactivity as an intermediate. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC/GC), with trace metal analysis confirming suitability for sensitive applications. Supplied as a crystalline solid with characteristic yellow coloration, it is packaged under inert gas to prevent degradation. Technical specifications include: molecular weight 138.12 g/mol, melting point 45-48°C, and storage recommendations of 2-8°C in amber glass. Available in research quantities (100mg-1kg) with customizable bulk options, each batch includes comprehensive analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, NMR spectra).

Properties

• CAS Number: 13508-96-8
• Complexity: 132
• IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-4-nitro-pyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6N2O2/c1-5-4-6(8(9)10)2-3-7-5/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI Key: HWPIDHRDNNZJSY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 138.042927438
• Molecular Formula: C6H6N2O2
• Molecular Weight: 138.12
• SMILES: CC1=NC=CC(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
• Topological: 58.7
• Monoisotopic Mass: 138.042927438
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-4-nitropyridine, 13508-96-8, Pyridine, 2-methyl-4-nitro-, P7PGU7WKN5, NSC 170691, NSC-170691, DTXSID00159244, DTXCID8081735, 640-476-2, hwpidhrdnnzjsy-uhfffaoysa-n, 4-Nitro-2-picoline, 4-nitro-2-methylpyridine, MFCD03095077, NSC170691, UNII-P7PGU7WKN5, SCHEMBL2144876, SCHEMBL4927010, SCHEMBL4927228, SCHEMBL7670927, SBB019157, STK695162, 2-Methyl-4-nitropyridine, AldrichCPR, AKOS000278194, AKOS015967008, AC-3188, CS-W003020, PB24788, DS-10545, SY005034, DB-028152, ST4147400, EN300-67784, AF-399/40658939

2-Methyl-4-nitropyridine serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in developing antimalarial and antiviral agents. Its nitro group facilitates nucleophilic substitution reactions for creating heterocyclic scaffolds in medicinal chemistry. The compound is also employed in catalytic systems and as a ligand modifier in transition metal complexes. Researchers value its role in constructing pyridine-based liquid crystals for advanced display technologies.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (97.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H318 (95.1%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P305+P354+P338, P317, P330, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (97.6%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (95.1%)

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