Description

5-(4-Methyl-Pyridin-3-Yl)-Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring both pyridine and thiophene moieties, makes it an invaluable intermediate for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating compounds with specific electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective therapies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generation pesticides and herbicides due to its heterocyclic scaffold.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and light-emitting materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: An essential reagent for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks in medicinal and combinatorial chemistry.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & R&D: Employed in university and corporate research laboratories for investigating structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Methyl-Pyridin-3-Yl)-Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	1187163-59-2
Molecular Formula	C14H15NO2S
Molecular Weight	261.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 5-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)thiophene-2-carboxylate; 5-(4-Methyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-thiophenecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-(5-Ethoxycarbonyl-2-thienyl)-4-methylpyridine; 1187163-59-2; 5-(4-Methyl-3-pyridyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 5-(4-Methyl-Pyridin-3-Yl)-Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most sensitive R&D and scale-up processes.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to ensure optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
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.