Description

Ethyl (E)-3-(2-Pyridyl)Acrylate is a high-purity, versatile organic building block featuring an acrylate ester group conjugated to a pyridine ring. This compound matters as a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing heterocyclic frameworks and functionalized polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing pyridine or dihydropyridine motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific heterocyclic structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the preparation of functional monomers for advanced polymers, including photo-responsive or conductive materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological systems due to its conjugated π-system.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (E)-3-(2-Pyridyl)Acrylate
CAS No.	70526-11-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO2
Molecular Weight	177.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-Ethyl 3-(pyridin-2-yl)acrylate; Ethyl (E)-3-(2-Pyridinyl)-2-propenoate; 2-Pyridineacrylic acid ethyl ester, (E)-; trans-Ethyl 3-(2-pyridyl)acrylate; (E)-3-(2-Pyridyl)acrylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl trans-3-(2-pyridyl)acrylate; 70526-11-3; NSC 406585
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl (E)-3-(2-Pyridyl)Acrylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor quality documentation to meet specific customer and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.