Methyl 5-Hydroxynicotinate

• CAT Number: R030612
• CAS Number: 30766-22-4
• Molecular Formula: C7H7NO3
• Molecular Weight: 153.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Hydroxy-5-methoxycarbonylpyridine; 5-Hydroxy-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; 5-Hydroxynicotinic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 5-Hydroxy-3-pyridinecarboxylate; Methyl 5-Hydroxynicotinate; NSC 605540
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: methyl 5-hydroxypyridine-3-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7NO3/c1-11-7(10)5-2-6(9)4-8-3-5/h2-4,9H,1H3
• InChIKey: KJJSHOHQQHACLE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC(=CN=C1)O

Methyl 5-hydroxynicotinate (Cat No.: R030612) is a pyridine-based ester featuring a hydroxyl group at the 5-position and a methyl ester at the carboxylic acid group. It serves as a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, particularly for constructing bioactive heterocycles. The hydroxyl group allows for further functionalization, such as etherification or acylation, while the ester group offers reactivity in hydrolysis and condensation reactions. Its pyridine ring contributes to biological relevance, making it useful in the development of drug candidates and fine chemicals.