Description

4-Hydroxy-2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile pyridine derivative that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl and an ester group on the pyridine ring, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. 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 and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for designing fluorescent probes and enzyme inhibitors for biochemical research.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a key intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	53764-72-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-hydroxypicolinate; 4-Hydroxypicolinic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Carbethoxy-4-hydroxypyridine; Ethyl 4-hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylate; 4-Hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; 4-Hydroxypyridine-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Picolinic acid, 4-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full batch traceability are provided for every shipment.

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). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

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%

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