Description

2,4-Dioxo-4-Pyridin-4-Yl-Butyric Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity organic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized pyridine and diketone structure, which makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing nicotinic acid or pyridine derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex 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 Research & Development: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry and exploratory synthetic chemistry programs in academic and industrial settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dioxo-4-Pyridin-4-Yl-Butyric Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	60943-41-1
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO4
Molecular Weight	221.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2,4-dioxo-4-(pyridin-4-yl)butanoate; 4-Pyridylacetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-(4-pyridinyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate; 4-(4-Pyridinyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Butyric acid, 2,4-dioxo-4-(4-pyridinyl)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl (4-pyridin-4-yl-2,4-dioxo)butyrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dioxo-4-Pyridin-4-Yl-Butyric Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible organic solvents. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.