Description

4,6-Dimethylpyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity pyridine derivative ester, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its versatile reactivity, making it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with pyridine-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry programs and the exploration of new chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and flavors/fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dimethylpyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	46174-51-0
Molecular Formula	C10H13NO2
Molecular Weight	179.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4,6-Dimethylnicotinate; 3-Carbethoxy-4,6-dimethylpyridine; 4,6-Dimethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4,6-dimethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylate; 4,6-Dimethylnicotinic acid ethyl ester; 3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-4,6-dimethylpyridine; 4,6-Dimethyl-pyridine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,6-Dimethylpyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable and traceable raw materials for GMP and non-GMP synthesis.

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 away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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