Description

Methyl 6-Chloro-5-(Hydroxymethyl)Picolinate is a high-purity, functionalized picolinate ester serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where precise molecular architecture is paramount. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce complex heterocyclic motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the picolinate core for bioactivity.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing heterocyclic libraries.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals requiring the 6-chloro-5-(hydroxymethyl)picolinate moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-Chloro-5-(Hydroxymethyl)Picolinate
CAS No.	1205671-72-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO3
Molecular Weight	201.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 6-chloro-5-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-chloro-5-(hydroxymethyl)-, methyl ester; 6-Chloro-5-(hydroxymethyl)picolinic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-chloro-5-(hydroxymethyl)picolate; Methyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)-6-chloropicolinate
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Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl 6-Chloro-5-(Hydroxymethyl)Picolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.