Description

3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Chloro-2-Methoxy-, Methyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable pyridine derivative. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functionalized pyridine motifs into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system or with specific receptor binding profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the chlorinated methoxypyridine structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis, useful in asymmetric synthesis and material science.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers, due to its electron-deficient pyridine core.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in medicinal chemistry to create molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Chloro-2-Methoxy-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1261471-36-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO3
Molecular Weight	201.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-Chloro-2-methoxynicotinate; 4-Chloro-2-methoxynicotinic Acid Methyl Ester; 4-Chloro-2-methoxy-pyridine-3-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Nicotinic acid, 4-chloro-2-methoxy-, methyl ester; 2-Methoxy-4-chloronicotinic Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Chloro-2-Methoxy-, Methyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.