Description

2-(Pyridin-2-Ylmethanesulfonyl)Acetic Acid Hydrochloride is a specialized organic compound featuring a pyridine core linked to a methanesulfonylacetic acid moiety, presented as its hydrochloride salt. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers engaged in medicinal chemistry, process development, and the creation of complex molecular libraries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or inflammatory pathways.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and the synthesis of compound libraries for high-throughput screening.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the multi-step synthesis of complex organic molecules requiring the introduction of a functionalized pyridine-sulfone moiety.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Potential utility in the design of chemical probes, tags, or linkers for biochemical and diagnostic applications due to its reactive handles.
• Agrochemical Research: May be investigated as an intermediate in the development of new crop protection agents or herbicides.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in universities and corporate R&D labs for fundamental organic synthesis projects and methodological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Pyridin-2-Ylmethanesulfonyl)Acetic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1170033-71-2
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO4S • HCl
Molecular Weight	251.68 g/mol (Free acid: 215.22 g/mol)
Synonyms	2-[(Pyridin-2-ylmethyl)sulfonyl]acetic acid hydrochloride; Acetic acid, 2-[(2-pyridinylmethyl)sulfonyl]-, hydrochloride; 2-(Pyridin-2-ylmethanesulfonyl)acetic acid HCl; 2-Pyridinemethanesulfonylacetic acid hydrochloride; (Pyridin-2-ylmethylsulfonyl)acetic acid hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(Pyridin-2-Ylmethanesulfonyl)Acetic Acid Hydrochloride adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized and tested to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and consideration should be given to storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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