Methyl 2-Methylnicotinate is an ester derivative of nicotinic acid used in the preparation of bicyclic nitrogen containing heterocycles.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Methyl 2-Methylnicotinate is an ester derivative of nicotinic acid used in the preparation of bicyclic nitrogen containing heterocycles.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and methanol.
Notes
Store in cool. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Albert M. van Leusen; Jan Willem Terpstra. Synthesis of quinoline and benzo[b]thiophene derivatives by ring annelation of pyridines and thiophenes. Tetrahedron Letters,1981, 22 (50), 5097-5100.
- T. L. Hough; and Gurnos Jones. Quinolizinines. Part XI. Synthesis of some amino-quinolizinium salts. J. Chem. Soc. C,1968, 1082-1087.