Description

3-Methylisonicotinic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its value lies in its versatile pyridine-based structure, which serves as a key synthon for constructing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry and advanced material science. This compound is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex molecular architectures.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylisonicotinic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	58997-11-8
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight	165.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Methylisonicotinate; Ethyl 3-Methylpyridine-4-carboxylate; 4-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-methyl-, ethyl ester; 3-Methyl-4-pyridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; Isonicotinic acid, 3-methyl-, ethyl ester; 3-Methylisonicotinic acid ethyl ester; 3-Methyl-4-(ethoxycarbonyl)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methylisonicotinic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, GC for residual solvents, and spectroscopic identification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.