Description

Methyl 4,6-Dichloro-2-Methylnicotinate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable nicotinate derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized pyridine scaffold essential for constructing complex molecules with precision. This intermediate is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process scale-up teams within the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the halogenated pyridine core.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized ligands for catalysis or functional materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects requiring high-purity intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4,6-Dichloro-2-Methylnicotinate
CAS No.	1196073-28-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight	220.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4,6-dichloro-2-methylpyridine-3-carboxylate; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4,6-dichloro-2-methyl-, methyl ester; 4,6-Dichloro-2-methylnicotinic acid methyl ester; 2-Methyl-4,6-dichloronicotinic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-methyl-4,6-dichloronicotinate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4,6-Dichloro-2-Methylnicotinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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