Description

4-Phenylpyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-value heterocyclic building block and ester derivative. This compound matters for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in the development of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material industries for constructing novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing bipyridine or phenylpyridine motifs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as those used in OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors for biological studies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research chemical for method development and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenylpyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	18714-17-5
Molecular Formula	C13H11NO2
Molecular Weight	213.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-phenylpicolinate; 4-Phenylpicolinic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 4-phenyl-, Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-phenyl-2-pyridinecarboxylate; 4-Phenyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Phenylpicolinate Methyl Ester; 18714-17-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenylpyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥95% to ≥98% by HPLC), physical data, 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 incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥95.0%
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.