| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 3-METHYL-4-PYRIDINECARBOXYLIC ACID
 |  | [CAS] 
 4021-12-9
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 3-METHYL-4-PYRIDINECARBOXYLIC ACID
 3-METHYL-4-PYRIDINYLCARBOXIC ACID
 3-METHYL-ISONICOTINIC ACID
 3-METHYLPYRIDINE-4-CARBOXYLIC ACID
 ASINEX-REAG BAS 07668195
 3-Methyl-4-pyridinecarboxylic acid ,97%
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C7H7NO2
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00128870
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 137.14
 |  | [MOL File] 
 4021-12-9.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Melting point ] 
 235℃
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 389℃
 |  | [density ] 
 1.230
 |  | [Fp ] 
 189℃
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
 |  | [pka] 
 0.82±0.25(Predicted)
 |  | [Appearance] 
 White to light yellow Solid
 |  | [Detection Methods] 
 HPLC
 |  | [InChI] 
 InChI=1S/C7H7NO2/c1-5-4-8-3-2-6(5)7(9)10/h2-4H,1H3,(H,9,10)
 |  | [InChIKey] 
 OSMAGAVKVRGYGR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
 |  | [SMILES] 
 C1=NC=CC(C(O)=O)=C1C
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 4021-12-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xi
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
 |  | [HazardClass ] 
 IRRITANT
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 2933399990
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Uses] 
 3-Methyl-4-pyridinecarboxylic acid can be used in the preparation of 4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole derivatives as cholesterol 24 hydroxylase inhibitors for prevention and/or treatment of neurodegenerative disease.
 |  | [Uses] 
 An Isonicotinic Acid (I821760) derivative. Used in the preparation of 4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole derivatives as cholesterol 24 hydroxylase inhibitors for prevention and/or treatment of neurodegenerative disease.
 |  | [Synthesis] 
 
 The general procedure for the synthesis of 3-methyl-4-pyridinecarboxylic acid from 3,4-dimethylpyridine was as follows: 3,4-dimethylpyridine (119.30 g, 0.28 mol) was dissolved in diphenyl ether (150 mL) and heated to 150-170 °C, followed by the slow addition of selenium dioxide (62 g, 0.56 mol). Selenium dioxide was added in batches over a period of 1 hour. The reaction mixture was heated to 180 °C and maintained at this temperature for 1 hour. Upon completion of the reaction, the mixture was filtered while hot and the collected precipitate was washed with boiling water (3 x 300 mL). The filtrates were combined and extracted with chloroform (3 x 300 mL). The aqueous phase was evaporated to dryness and the resulting crude product was recrystallized from ethanol (450 mL) to give pure 3-methyl-4-pyridinecarboxylic acid (18 g, 47% yield) with a melting point of 220-222°C (Literature value: J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1, 1984, 1501-1505, melting point 232°C).1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.59 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 8.47 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H). |  | [References] 
 [1] Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,  2012,  vol. 55,  # 4,  p. 1682 - 1697
 [2] Patent: US2014/18360,  2014,  A1. Location in patent: Paragraph 0152
 [3] Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,  2012,  vol. 55,  # 22,  p. 10118 - 10129
 [4] Patent: US5952343,  1999,  A
 [5] Patent: US5461154,  1995,  A
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