Description

2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Hydroxy-, Methyl Ester (9Ci) is a specialized pyridine derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid methyl ester and a hydroxyl group on the pyridine ring, makes it valuable for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the development of functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system or with chelating properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the pyridine moiety is a common bioactive scaffold.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating complexing agents and catalysts in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and polymers requiring specific heterocyclic components.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in organic synthesis, method development, and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Hydroxy-, Methyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	473269-77-1
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-hydroxypicolinate; 4-Hydroxypicolinic Acid Methyl Ester; 4-Hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester; 4-Hydroxypicolinate Methyl Ester; Picolinic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Hydroxy-, Methyl Ester (9Ci) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical research and production processes. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is available for each lot upon request, supporting your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

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). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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