Chemical Name: | Pyridine, 2-ethenyl-6-methyl- |
CAS Number: | 1122-70-9 |
Product Number: | AG007BS6(AGN-PC-0JL9W5) |
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Molecular Formula: | C8H9N |
Molecular Weight: | 119.1638 |
6-Methyl-2-vinylpyridine, a versatile chemical compound, finds widespread application in chemical synthesis due to its unique reactivity and functional properties. In organic synthesis, it serves as a valuable building block for the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its vinyl group allows for facile functional group transformations through classic organic chemistry reactions, such as Heck coupling and radical reactions, enabling the creation of a diverse array of compounds. Additionally, the methyl substituent enhances the compound's stability and influences its reactivity profile in complex multistep reactions.