Methyl 2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-4-pyridinecarboxylate
[CAS# 89937-77-9]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Pyridine derivative
• Name: Methyl 2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-4-pyridinecarboxylate
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxyisonicotinic acid methyl ester; 4-Methoxycarbonyl-2-pyridone; NSC 132887
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₇NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 153.14
• CAS Registry Number: 89937-77-9
• EC Number: 879-803-0

Properties

• Solubility: Soluble (64 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.263±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 212-214 °C (methanol ethyl acetate )^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Kuramochi, Takahiro

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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