Description

Ethyl 5-Chloropyridine-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial importance. This compound is valued for its reactive chloropyridine and ester functional groups, which enable its use in the synthesis of complex molecules. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive pyridine core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of functional polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry in both academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Chloropyridine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	128072-93-5
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	185.61 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloropyridine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-chloropicolinate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-chloro-, ethyl ester; 5-Chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; 5-Chloropicolinic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylate; 128072-93-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Chloropyridine-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high standards, including cGMP intermediates for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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