Description

2-Phenyl-Isonicotinic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile heterocyclic building block and ester derivative of isonicotinic acid. This compound matters for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of advanced pharmaceutical compounds and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying enzyme function and cellular processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenyl-Isonicotinic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	4634-14-4
Molecular Formula	C14H13NO2
Molecular Weight	227.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Phenylisonicotinate; 2-Phenyl-4-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-Phenyl-4-pyridinecarboxylate; 4-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 2-Phenyl-, Methyl Ester; Isonicotinic Acid, 2-Phenyl-, Methyl Ester; 2-Phenylisonicotinic Acid Methyl Ester; 4634-14-4; Methyl 2-phenylpyridine-4-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenyl-Isonicotinic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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.