Description

6-Benzyloxy-4-Methyl-Nicotinic Acid is a high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups into heterocyclic scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing nicotinic acid or pyridine derivatives.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and optimization of new crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and dyes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new chemical reactions in both academic and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Benzyloxy-4-Methyl-Nicotinic Acid
CAS No.	1189757-61-6
Molecular Formula	C14H13NO3
Molecular Weight	243.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-6-(phenylmethoxy)pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-(benzyloxy)-4-methyl-; 6-(Benzyloxy)-4-methylnicotinic acid; 6-Benzyloxy-4-methyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-O-Benzyl-4-methylnicotinic acid; 4-Methyl-6-benzyloxynicotinic acid; Nicotinic acid, 6-benzyloxy-4-methyl-
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Quality Control

Our 6-Benzyloxy-4-Methyl-Nicotinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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). 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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