Description

Methyl Picolinate CAS NO 245-97-6 is a high-purity organic ester derivative of picolinic acid, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, enabling complex molecular transformations. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories and manufacturing units in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for scale-up and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal complexation.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various organic reactions, including amidation, hydrolysis, and cyclization, to construct complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Material Science: Potential use in the development of organic electronic materials and polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Picolinate
CAS No.	245-97-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO2
Molecular Weight	137.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Picolinic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-Pyridinecarboxylate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Pyridine-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbomethoxypyridine; Methyl α-Picolinate; Methyl Picolate; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)pyridine
EINECS	246-103-9

Quality Control

Our Methyl Picolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.