Description

Methyl 4-Nitropyridine-2-Carboxylate 1-Oxide is a high-purity, functionalized pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a nitro group and an N-oxide moiety, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting the central nervous system or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive nitro and carboxylate groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, photoactive compounds, and other functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating tagged molecules or probes for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Nitropyridine-2-Carboxylate 1-Oxide
CAS No.	60923-20-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O5
Molecular Weight	198.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-nitropyridine-2-carboxylate N-oxide; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-nitro-, methyl ester, 1-oxide; Methyl 4-nitro-2-pyridinecarboxylate 1-oxide; 4-Nitro-2-(methoxycarbonyl)pyridine 1-oxide; 4-Nitropicolinic acid methyl ester N-oxide; Methyl 4-nitropicolinate N-oxide; 2-Methoxycarbonyl-4-nitropyridine N-oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Nitropyridine-2-Carboxylate 1-Oxide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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