Description

Dimethyl 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylate is a high-purity organic building block and versatile chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its rigid, symmetrical structure, making it a critical precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic systems, ligands, and advanced materials. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing bipyridine or related heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents that require specific pyridine-based structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Building block for polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylate
CAS No.	5453-67-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Dimethyl Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylate; 2,6-Bis(methoxycarbonyl)pyridine; Methyl 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylate; Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester; 2,6-Dimethoxycarbonylpyridine; DM2,6PDC
EINECS	226-704-6

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.