5-Isoquinolinecarboxylic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 16675-59-5]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Isoquinoline compound
• Name: 5-Isoquinolinecarboxylic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl 5-isoquinolinecarboxylate; NSC 226876
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₉NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 187.19
• CAS Registry Number: 16675-59-5
• EC Number: 821-534-8

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.2 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.210±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 66 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Tyson, Floyd T.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319