Description

Methyl 5-Chloro-6-Methoxypicolinate is a high-purity, versatile chemical intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized pyridine core, which serves as a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with targeted biological activity. This compound is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drug candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated methoxypyridine structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, crucial for modern synthetic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and advanced polymers where its aromatic system can modify electronic properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring precise functionalization on a pyridine scaffold.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Chloro-6-Methoxypicolinate
CAS No.	1214386-12-5
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO3
Molecular Weight	201.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-chloro-6-methoxypyridine-2-carboxylate; 5-Chloro-6-methoxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-chloro-6-methoxy-, methyl ester; Methyl 5-chloro-6-methoxypicolinate; 5-Chloro-6-methoxypicolinic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 5-Chloro-6-Methoxypicolinate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

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% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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