Description

Methyl 6-Chloro-5-Methylpicolinate CAS NO 178421-22-2 is a high-purity, versatile picolinate ester derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized pyridine core essential for constructing complex molecules with targeted biological or material properties. This intermediate is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and other small-molecule drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom chemical synthesis services catering to R&D and scale-up projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-Chloro-5-Methylpicolinate
CAS No.	178421-22-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	185.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 6-chloro-5-methylpyridine-2-carboxylate; 6-Chloro-5-methylpicolinic acid methyl ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-chloro-5-methyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 6-chloro-5-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 6-Chloro-5-Methylpicolinate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting R&D and commercial specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.