Chemical Name: | 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-chloro-, methyl ester |
CAS Number: | 116383-98-3 |
Product Number: | AG000CDD(AGN-PC-00OVXG) |
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MDL No: | MFCD09750958 |
Molecular Formula: | C7H6ClNO2 |
Molecular Weight: | 171.5810 |
Methyl 3-chloropicolinate is a versatile chemical compound widely used in organic synthesis due to its potential applications in manufacturing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals. One of the key uses of Methyl 3-chloropicolinate is as a building block in the synthesis of various biologically active molecules. Its functional groups and reactivity make it a valuable intermediate in the creation of complex organic compounds. In addition, Methyl 3-chloropicolinate can serve as a precursor for the preparation of diverse heterocyclic structures, which are essential in drug discovery and development. Its unique properties and compatibility with a variety of synthetic methods make it an indispensable tool for chemists working in the field of chemical synthesis.