Description

6-Chloro-2-Ethoxynicotinic Acid is a high-purity, versatile nicotinic acid derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized pyridine core, which provides a reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for drugs targeting the central nervous system or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional organic materials, such as liquid crystals or organic semiconductors, due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up production in fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-2-Ethoxynicotinic Acid
CAS No.	1343080-22-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO3
Molecular Weight	201.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethoxy-6-chloronicotinic Acid; 6-Chloro-2-ethoxy-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-chloro-2-ethoxy-; 1343080-22-7; 6-Chloro-2-ethoxypyridine-3-carboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-2-Ethoxynicotinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a 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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.