5-Chloro-2-methylpyridine-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 350597-49-8]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Pyridine derivative
• Name: 5-Chloro-2-methylpyridine-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl 5-chloro-2-methylnicotinate
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈ClNO₂
• Molecular Weight: 185.61
• CAS Registry Number: 350597-49-8

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (4.1 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.247±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 45-47 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 233.5±35.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 95.0±25.9 ºC, Calc.^*

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

^** Stewart, Gavin W.; Organic Process Research & Development 2010, V14(4), P849-858.