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C6H6N2O2
138.12 g/mol
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5-Methyl-2-nitropyridine

CAS1074-38-0EC833-751-5
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Research Compound

5-Methyl-2-nitropyridine is a research compound consisting of a pyridine ring substituted with a methyl group and a nitro group. It is commonly used as a building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing.

research reagentorganic synthesis intermediate

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

5-methyl-2-nitropyridine

InChIKey

FISOVIVSROCTBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=CN=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]

Synonyms (6)
  • 2-Nitro-5-picoline
  • 2-nitro-5-methylpyridine
  • 3-Methyl-6-nitropyridine
  • 3-Picoline, 6-nitro-
  • 5-Methyl-2-nitropyridine
  • Pyridine, 5-methyl-2-nitro-