Description

Ethyl 2-Methyl-6-Phenylpyridine-3-Carboxylate is a high-value pyridine derivative organic intermediate with a distinct molecular architecture. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing new generation pesticides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis or in organocatalysis research.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and synthetic organic chemistry explorations to create novel chemical entities.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Methyl-6-Phenylpyridine-3-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1702-14-3
Molecular Formula	C15H15NO2
Molecular Weight	241.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-6-phenylnicotinic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-methyl-6-phenylnicotinate; 6-Phenyl-2-picolinic acid ethyl ester; 3-Carbethoxy-2-methyl-6-phenylpyridine; 2-Methyl-6-phenyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-methyl-6-phenyl-3-pyridinecarboxylate; 1702-14-3; NSC 163022
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Methyl-6-Phenylpyridine-3-Carboxylate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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