Methyl 4-pyridylacetate

• CAT Number: L037709
• CAS Number: 29800-89-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
• Molecular Weight: 151.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-pyridin-4-ylacetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9NO2/c1-11-8(10)6-7-2-4-9-5-3-7/h2-5H,6H2,1H3
• InChIKey: ZOKQLMMQYVXILS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)CC1=CC=NC=C1

Methyl 4-pyridylacetate（Cat No.:L037709）is an organic compound composed of a pyridine ring substituted at the 4-position with a methyl acetate side chain. It features both aromatic and ester functional groups, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. The electron-deficient pyridine ring facilitates electrophilic and metal-catalyzed substitution reactions, while the ester group can undergo hydrolysis, reduction, or amidation. Methyl 4-pyridylacetate is commonly used in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and heterocyclic compounds. Its structural simplicity and reactivity make it valuable for developing pyridine-based bioactive molecules and materials.