Description

Methyl 5,6-Dimethylnicotinate is a high-purity, specialized organic compound belonging to the pyridine carboxylate ester family. This chemical serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for complex organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those with nicotinic acid or pyridine-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific pyridine derivatives for activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and production of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities in research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5,6-Dimethylnicotinate
CAS No.	1174028-18-2
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight	165.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dimethylnicotinic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 5,6-Dimethylpyridine-3-carboxylate; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5,6-dimethyl-, methyl ester; 5,6-Dimethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylate; Nicotinic acid, 5,6-dimethyl-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 5,6-Dimethylnicotinate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality system is designed to support cGMP requirements for advanced intermediates.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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