Description

Ethyl 6-Chloronicotinate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile chloronicotinate ester moiety for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in the development of nicotinic acid derivatives and receptor-targeted drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the chloronicotinate structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile building block in organic synthesis for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 6-Chloronicotinate
CAS No.	49608-01-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	185.61 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloronicotinic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 6-Chloropyridine-3-carboxylate; 3-Carbethoxy-6-chloropyridine; 6-Chloro-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 6-Chloronicotinic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 6-Chloro-3-pyridinecarboxylate; 6-Chloro-3-ethoxycarbonylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 6-Chloronicotinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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