6-Methoxypyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 26256-72-4]

Identification

• Name: 6-Methoxypyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl 6-methoxy-2-pyridinecarboxylate
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₉NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 167.16
• CAS Registry Number: 26256-72-4
• EC Number: 693-970-5

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (10 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.156±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 35-36 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 256.6±20.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 109.0±21.8 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2018 ACD/Labs)

^** Donohoe, Timothy J.; Organic Letters 2009, V11(23), P5562-5565.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315