Description

Ethyl 4-Methylnicotinate Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt derivative of nicotinic acid, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a protected, reactive ester moiety combined with the stability of a hydrochloride salt, facilitating precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly those focused on creating novel active ingredients and complex heterocyclic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, especially those containing pyridine or nicotinate cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the nicotinate scaffold is a functional component.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile building block for constructing novel heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals in laboratory settings.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for methodological studies and the exploration of new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Methylnicotinate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	6316-72-9
Molecular Formula	C9H12ClNO2
Molecular Weight	201.65 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylnicotinic Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride; Ethyl 4-Methylpyridine-3-carboxylate Hydrochloride; 3-Carbethoxy-4-methylpyridine Hydrochloride; 4-Methyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride; Ethyl 4-Methylnicotinate HCl; 4-Methylnicotinic Acid Ethyl Ester HCl; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester, Hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Methylnicotinate Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a corresponding Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support its use in regulated research and development environments.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
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.