Description

Methyl 5-Iodopicolinate is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating complex organic synthesis, particularly in the construction of nitrogen-containing molecular frameworks. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to introduce functionalized pyridine motifs into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing functionalized picolinate or pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that leverage its halogenated heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules via cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Sonogashira couplings.
• Material Science Precursor: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its functional handle for further derivatization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Iodopicolinate
CAS No.	41960-44-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6INO2
Molecular Weight	263.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Iodopicolinic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 5-Iodo-2-pyridinecarboxylate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-iodo-, methyl ester; 5-Iodo-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-iodopyridine-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 5-Iodopicolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.