Ethyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)picolinate

• CAT Number: L034147
• CAS Number: 50501-35-4
• Molecular Formula: C9H11NO3
• Molecular Weight: 181.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H11NO3/c1-2-13-9(12)8-4-3-7(6-11)5-10-8/h3-5,11H,2,6H2,1H3
• InChIKey: IFEFSAVXWIHYIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ethyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)picolinate is an organic compound featuring a picolinate core with a hydroxymethyl group at the 5-position and an ethyl ester group. It is commonly used in pharmaceutical research and organic synthesis as a versatile building block for creating bioactive molecules, including drug candidates. The hydroxymethyl group offers a reactive site for further chemical modifications, while the picolinate structure is valuable for forming coordination complexes. This compound contributes to advancements in medicinal chemistry and the development of therapeutic agents.