Description

2-(4-Methylpyridin-2-Yl)Acetic Acid is a valuable pyridine derivative and versatile organic building block, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive carboxylic acid group and a substituted pyridine ring, enabling its use as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing a pyridine-acetic acid pharmacophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the pyridine moiety is a common structural feature.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of functional polymers, organic semiconductors, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its coordinating and linking capabilities.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a key intermediate in multi-step synthesis for producing high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Methylpyridin-2-Yl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	149605-62-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight	151.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Methyl-2-pyridinyl)acetic Acid; (4-Methylpyridin-2-yl)acetic Acid; 2-(4-Methyl-2-pyridyl)acetic Acid; 4-Methyl-2-pyridineacetic Acid; 2-Carboxymethyl-4-methylpyridine; 4-Methylpicolinic Acid, Acetic Acid Derivative; 149605-62-9; 2-(4-Methylpyridin-2-yl)ethanoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Methylpyridin-2-Yl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and cGMP manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

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.