Description

2,4-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Methyl Ester is a versatile pyridine derivative ester, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, offering both a reactive ester group and a substituted pyridine ring for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the synthesis of compounds with pyridine-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, coordination polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Methyl Ester
CAS No.	24195-03-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO2
Molecular Weight	149.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl 2,4-pyridinedicarboxylate; 2,4-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 4-methyl ester; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)picolinic acid; Methyl 4-carboxypicolinate; 4-Carbomethoxypicolinic acid; Picolinic acid, 4-carboxy-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.