Description

Ethyl 6-Hydroxypyridine-2-Carboxylate is a versatile pyridine derivative ester that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a hydroxyl group and an ester moiety on the pyridine ring, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as novel polymers and small-molecule semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a scaffold for synthesizing molecular probes and inhibitors used to study enzymatic activity and biological pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: A building block for the manufacture of complex dyes, pigments, and other specialty fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 6-Hydroxypyridine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	53389-00-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxypicolinic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 6-Hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 6-Hydroxy-, Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 6-Hydroxypicolinate; 6-Hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 6-Hydroxypyridine-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 6-Hydroxypyridine-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and cGMP manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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