6-Methylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid

• CAT Number: M209614
• CAS Number: 934-60-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H7NO2
• Molecular Weight: 137.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 6-methylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7NO2/c1-5-3-2-4-6(8-5)7(9)10/h2-4H,1H3,(H,9,10)
• InChIKey: LTUUGSGSUZRPRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC(=N1)C(=O)O

6-Methylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid (Cat No.: M209614), also known as 6-methyl picolinic acid, is a heterocyclic aromatic compound featuring a methyl group at the 6-position and a carboxylic acid group at the 2-position of the pyridine ring. It serves as a useful intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, often involved in the construction of chelating ligands, heterocyclic frameworks, and metal complexes. Its dual functional groups enable diverse chemical transformations, including amide coupling, esterification, and coordination with metal ions for catalysis or materials applications.