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Methyl 2-hydroxy-6-methylisonicotinate

Also known as: 2-Hydroxy-6-methylisonicotinic acid methyl ester, 1,2-Dihydro-6-methyl-2-oxo-4-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-hydroxy-6-methylpyridine-4-carboxylate, Methyl 6-methyl-2-hydroxypyridine-4-carboxylate, Methyl 2-methyl-6-oxo-1H-pyridine-4-carboxylate, 4-Carbomethoxy-6-hydroxy-2-methylpyridine, 2-Hydroxy-6-methyl-isonicotinsaeure-methylester, CL0101

Methyl 2-hydroxy-6-methylisonicotinate (CAS 98491-78-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H9NO3 and a molecular weight of 167.16200 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 365.511ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.236g/cm3 and a flash point of 174.855ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
98491-78-2
Jingsj CID
J-1358294-0
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight
167.16200 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point365.511ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.236g/cm3
Flash Point174.855ºC
Exact Mass167.05800
PSA59.42000
LogP0.88220
Refractive Index1.546

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2933399090
Summary2933399090. other compounds containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 2-hydroxy-6-methylisonicotinate?

The CAS number of Methyl 2-hydroxy-6-methylisonicotinate is 98491-78-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 2-hydroxy-6-methylisonicotinate?

Methyl 2-hydroxy-6-methylisonicotinate has molecular formula C8H9NO3 and molecular weight 167.16200 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 2-hydroxy-6-methylisonicotinate?

For Methyl 2-hydroxy-6-methylisonicotinate, Upstream Products: Ethyl 2,4-dioxovalerate, Methanol, ethyl 3-cyano-2-hydroxy-6-methylisonicotinate; Downstream Products: 6,6'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine, Methyl 2-chloro-6-methylpyridine-4-carboxylate, Methyl 2-methylisonicotinate.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Methyl 2-hydroxy-6-methylisonicotinate (CAS 98491-78-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1358294-0 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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