Methyl 6-ethynylpicolinate

• CAT Number: L040708
• CAS Number: 914950-66-6
• Molecular Formula: C9H7NO2
• Molecular Weight: 161.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 6-ethynylpyridine-2-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H7NO2/c1-3-7-5-4-6-8(10-7)9(11)12-2/h1,4-6H,2H3
• InChIKey: ZUYYFZHPZOLVKD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=CC(=N1)C#C

Methyl 6-ethynylpicolinate is an organic compound featuring a picolinate core with a methyl ester group and an ethynyl group at the 6-position. This compound is widely used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The ethynyl group offers a reactive site for further functionalization via coupling reactions, while the picolinate structure enhances its utility in coordination chemistry. It serves as a versatile intermediate in medicinal chemistry and material science applications.