3-Methoxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid
[CAS# 16478-52-7]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Pyridine derivative
• Name: 3-Methoxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 3-Methoxypicolinic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₇NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 153.14
• CAS Registry Number: 16478-52-7
• EC Number: 691-004-7

Properties

• Solubility: Soluble (55 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.284±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 159-160 ºC (decomp)^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** NL 6601120 1966.

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
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319