Description

Methyl 4-(6-Hydroxy-3-Pyridyl)-4-Oxo- Butyrate is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a pyridine core with both hydroxyl and ester functional groups, making it a versatile building block for complex synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in the development of advanced pharmaceutical agents and fine chemicals, where precise molecular architecture is critical. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of complex dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific pyridine derivatives.
• Academic and R&D: Utilized in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical entities.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(6-Hydroxy-3-Pyridyl)-4-Oxo- Butyrate
CAS No.	168165-86-4
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO5
Molecular Weight	237.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(6-hydroxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-oxobutanoate; 4-(6-Hydroxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid methyl ester; 4-Oxo-4-(6-hydroxy-3-pyridinyl)butyric acid methyl ester; Butanoic acid, 4-(6-hydroxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-oxo-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-oxo-4-(6-hydroxy-3-pyridyl)butyrate; 168165-86-4; 6-Hydroxy-3-pyridinebutanoic acid, 4-oxo-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 4-(6-Hydroxy-3-Pyridyl)-4-Oxo- Butyrate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance in cGMP and ISO 9001 environments for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%
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.