Description

Ethyl Picolinate is a high-purity organic ester derived from 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 producing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where precise molecular structure is paramount. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the picolinate moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various organic reactions, including esterifications, amidations, and cross-coupling reactions, to introduce functional complexity.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of dyes, flavors, fragrances, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Picolinate
CAS No.	2524-52-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight	151.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl pyridine-2-carboxylate; Picolinic acid ethyl ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-pyridinecarboxylate; Ethyl 2-picolinate; 2-Carbethoxy pyridine; Ethyl α-pyridinecarboxylate; NSC 404058
EINECS	219-764-6

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Picolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications of ≥98.0% purity (by HPLC). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for industrial and research applications.

Storage

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