Description

2-Pyridinemethanol, Formate(Ester)(9Ci) is a specialized organic compound that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block. This chemical matters for its role in facilitating complex molecular transformations, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced materials. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing heterocyclic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing pyridine or substituted pyridine moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its structure contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and performance materials.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in both university and corporate research laboratories.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the development of functional polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyridinemethanol, Formate(Ester)(9Ci)
CAS No.	401515-97-7
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO2
Molecular Weight	137.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyridin-2-ylmethyl formate; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridine formate ester; Formic acid 2-pyridylmethyl ester; 2-Pyridylmethyl formate; (Pyridin-2-yl)methyl formate; 2-Pyridinemethanol formate; 2-Pyridylcarbinol formate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Pyridinemethanol, Formate(Ester)(9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by HPLC or GC), identity confirmation (by IR, NMR), and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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