
Catalog Number	AR00JQA9
Chemical Name	2-Pyridin-4-yl-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
CAS Number	484654-49-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO2
Molecular Weight	163.17326
MDL Number	MFCD11934489
SMILES	OC(=O)C1CC1c1ccncc1

2-(Pyridin-4-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid is a versatile compound often utilized in chemical synthesis as a key building block for the creation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials. By virtue of its unique structure combining a pyridine ring and a cyclopropane unit, this compound offers valuable reactivity and functional group compatibility for forming intricate molecular structures. In chemical synthesis, 2-(pyridin-4-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid plays a crucial role as a precursor in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds with diverse biological activities. It can serve as a starting material for the synthesis of pyridine-based drugs, such as antiviral agents, antibiotics, and anticancer compounds. Furthermore, its cyclopropane moiety can be selectively functionalized to introduce additional substituents and create compounds with tailored properties.By strategically incorporating 2-(pyridin-4-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid into synthetic pathways, chemists can access a wide range of structurally complex molecules with potential pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications. The compound's structural motifs offer opportunities for molecular diversification and enable the efficient construction of novel chemical entities with desired biological or material properties.