Description

Pyridinium, 4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-1-Methyl-, Iodide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt, serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a precursor for synthesizing functional dyes, pharmaceutical compounds, and specialty chemicals requiring a positively charged pyridinium moiety. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Precursor for cationic dyes, photosensitizers, and functional colorants used in textiles and imaging technologies.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Used in the creation of ionic liquids, conductive polymers, and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an alkylating agent or a source of a positively charged heterocycle in various organic transformations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard reagent in research laboratories for method development and novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridinium, 4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-1-Methyl-, Iodide
CAS No.	10129-59-6
Molecular Formula	C9H12INO2
Molecular Weight	293.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-4-(ethoxycarbonyl)pyridinium Iodide; 4-Carbethoxy-1-methylpyridinium Iodide; N-Methyl-4-carbethoxypyridinium Iodide; Ethyl 1-Methyl-4-pyridiniumcarboxylate Iodide; 4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-1-methylpyridin-1-ium Iodide; N-Methyl-4-(ethoxycarbonyl)pyridinium Iodide; 1-Methyl-4-carbethoxypyridinium Iodide; MEPI
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Quality Control

Our Pyridinium, 4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-1-Methyl-, Iodide is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent lot-to-lot performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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