It’s a starting material that undergoes several reactions, including condensation and cyclization, to form the complex molecule of etoricoxib. Methyl 6-methylnicotinate is a crucial chemical intermediate (building block) used in the industrial synthesis of the COX-2 inhibitor drug, etoricoxib, providing the core pyridine structure needed for the final active ingredient, essential for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Methyl 6-methylnicotinate
| API Name | Etoricoxib |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 5470-70-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H9NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 151.16 g/mol |
| Synonyms | methyl 6-methylpyridine-3-carboxylate |
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It's a starting material that undergoes several reactions, including condensation and cyclization, to form the complex molecule of etoricoxib. Methyl 6-methylnicotinate is a crucial chemical intermediate (building block) used in the industrial synthesis of the COX-2 inhibitor drug, etoricoxib, providing the core pyridine structure needed for the final active ingredient, essential for its anti-inflammatory properties.
The CAS number of Methyl 6-methylnicotinate is 5470-70-2.
The molecular formula of Methyl 6-methylnicotinate is C8H9NO2.
The listed molecular weight of Methyl 6-methylnicotinate is 151.16 g/mol.
Methyl 6-methylnicotinate is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Etoricoxib.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for Methyl 6-methylnicotinate is methyl 6-methylpyridine-3-carboxylate.