2-Methoxyisonicotinic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 26156-51-4]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Pyridine derivative
• Name: 2-Methoxyisonicotinic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl 2-methoxy-4-pyridinecarboxylate; Methyl 2-methoxyisonicotinate
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₉NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 167.16
• CAS Registry Number: 26156-51-4
• EC Number: 813-510-0

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (9 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.156±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 33-35 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 120 ºC (1 Torr)^***
• Flash point: 97.1±21.8 ºC, Calc.^*

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

^** Isler, O.; Helvetica Chimica Acta 1955, V38, P1033-46.

^*** Adger, Brian M.; Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1: Organic and Bio-Organic Chemistry (1972-1999) 1988, (10), P2785-9.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319