Description

2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid Monomethyl Ester is a versatile pyridine derivative and a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. This compound is valued for its role as a building block in the preparation of complex molecules, particularly those with chelating properties. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated chelating ligands for catalysis, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and coordination chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, polymers, and advanced functional coatings.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a standard or reagent in chromatographic analysis and method development.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile starting material for further derivatization to other pyridine-based compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid Monomethyl Ester
CAS No.	7170-36-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Monomethyl 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylate; 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-(methoxycarbonyl)pyridine-2-carboxylate; 2,6-Bis(methoxycarbonyl)pyridine (common name for diester, check specific isomer); 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; 6-Methoxycarbonylpicolinic Acid Methyl Ester; Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic Acid Monomethyl Ester; Picolinic Acid, 6-(methoxycarbonyl)-, Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid Monomethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. 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.

Storage

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

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.