Description

Methyl 4-(Aminomethyl)Picolinate is a high-purity, functionalized picolinate derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional nature, featuring both an ester and a primary amine group, which facilitates its use in constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelator Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Peptidomimetic Chemistry: The aminomethyl group enables its incorporation into peptide backbones to create modified peptides with enhanced stability or biological activity.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The picolinate framework can be utilized in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to build more complex heterocyclic systems.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(Aminomethyl)Picolinate
CAS No.	1072707-62-0
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	166.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Aminomethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-(aminomethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, methyl ester; 4-(Aminomethyl)picolinic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-aminomethylpicolinate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-(Aminomethyl)Picolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.