6-Methylnicotinic acid, 99%

Description

CAS: 3222-47-7 | C7H7NO2 | 137.138 g/mol

6-Methylnicotinic acid is an intermediate of the drug etoricoxib (a non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for the treatment of arthritis and osteoarthritis). It is also used as organic intermediates.

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Applications
6-Methylnicotinic acid is an intermediate of the drug etoricoxib (a non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for the treatment of arthritis and osteoarthritis). It is also used as organic intermediates.

Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3222-47-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H7NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 137.138
• MDL Number: MFCD00006341
• InChI Key: RZOKQIPOABEQAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 6-methylnicotinic acid, 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-methyl, 6-methyl nicotinic acid, 2-methylpyridine-5-carboxylic acid, 2-methyl-5-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-methyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-methyl-5-pyridine carboxylic acid, 6-methylnicotinate, 6-methylnicotinicacid, pubchem1218
• PubChem CID: 137860
• IUPAC Name: 6-methylpyridine-3-carboxylic acid
• SMILES: CC1=NC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O

• Melting Point: 210°C to 215°C
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 112049
• Solubility Information: Sparingly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 137.14
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 6-Methylnicotinic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	000-000-0
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only