Description

4-Ethoxy-2-Methyl-5-Nitropyridine is a high-purity, versatile nitropyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a reactive nitro group and a protected ethoxy functionality, enabling precise chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its nitropyridine core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized nitro-containing dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethoxy-2-Methyl-5-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	18615-82-2
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O3
Molecular Weight	182.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-4-ethoxy-2-methylpyridine; 2-Methyl-4-ethoxy-5-nitropyridine; 4-Ethoxy-2-methyl-5-nitropyridine; 18615-82-2; 5-Nitro-4-ethoxy-2-picoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Ethoxy-2-Methyl-5-Nitropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.