Synonyms
RARECHEM AL BO 0418;TIMTEC-BB SBB006666;6-METHYLNICOTINIC ACID;6-METHYLPYRIDINE-3-CARBOXYLIC ACID;6-Methylnicotinic;6-METHYL-3-PYRIDINECARBOXYLIC ACID
Description
6-Methylnicotinic acid is an intermediate of the drug etoricoxib (a non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for the treatment of arthritis and osteoarthritis). It is also used as organic intermediates.
Molecular Formula
C7H7NO2
InChI
RZOKQIPOABEQAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChIKey
RZOKQIPOABEQAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Appearance
Powder, Crystals and/or Chunks
Color
White to light yellow to beige
Storage
Inert atmosphere, room temperature
Boiling Point
251.96 ℃ (rough estimate)
Density, g/cm3
1.2528 (rough estimate)
Melting Point
210-213 ℃ (lit.)
Refractive Index
1.5030 (estimate)