Description

Methyl 6-Amino-4-Chloropyridine-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, multi-functional pyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both amino and chloro substituents, makes it an indispensable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create sophisticated chelating ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling and other asymmetric reactions.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing functionalized polymers, dyes, and photoactive materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a core structure for developing molecular probes and biochemical tools for target identification and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-Amino-4-Chloropyridine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	179555-07-8
Molecular Formula	C7H7ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	186.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 6-Amino-4-chloropicolinate; 4-Chloro-6-aminopicolinic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-amino-4-chloro-, methyl ester; 6-Amino-4-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-chloro-6-aminopicolinate; 4-Chloro-6-aminopyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-chloro-6-aminopyridine-2-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 6-Amino-4-Chloropyridine-2-Carboxylate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and supporting regulatory filings for pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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