Description

Ethyl 2-Amino-2-(2-Pyridinyl)Acetate is a high-purity organic compound featuring a pyridine ring and an amino acid ester moiety, making it a versatile chiral building block for complex synthesis. This compound is critical for research and development in advanced pharmaceutical chemistry, where precise molecular architecture is required. It is primarily sought by fine chemical manufacturers and R&D laboratories engaged in developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialized catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and anti-infective pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Peptidomimetics: Employed in the design and synthesis of peptide analogs for biochemical and therapeutic studies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Amino-2-(2-Pyridinyl)Acetate
CAS No.	55243-15-7
Molecular Formula	C9H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Amino-2-(pyridin-2-yl)acetate; 2-Pyridylglycine Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (Amino)(2-pyridyl)acetate; Ethyl 2-Pyridylglycinate; α-Amino-2-pyridineacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; (Amino)(2-pyridinyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; 55243-15-7; NSC 401901
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Amino-2-(2-Pyridinyl)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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