Description

Methyl 6-Phenyl-5-(p-Tolyl)Picolinate is a high-purity, specialized organic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring a picolinate ester core flanked by phenyl and tolyl groups, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting neurological or inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive scaffold.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the creation of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: An important building block for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and ligands for catalysis in academic and industrial R&D.
• Ligand Precursor: Can be modified to create chelating ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-Phenyl-5-(p-Tolyl)Picolinate
CAS No.	1011301-80-6
Molecular Formula	C20H17NO2
Molecular Weight	303.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 6-Phenyl-5-(4-methylphenyl)picolinate; 5-(4-Methylphenyl)-6-phenylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-(4-methylphenyl)-6-phenyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 5-(p-tolyl)-6-phenylpicolinate; 6-Phenyl-5-(4-tolyl)picolinic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 6-Phenyl-5-(p-Tolyl)Picolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and mass spectrometry, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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