Description

Ethyl 3-Hydroxypicolinate CAS NO 73406-50-5 is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the picolinate ester family, serving as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile chemical building block. Its value lies in its functionalized pyridine core, which is essential for constructing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical research. This product is primarily needed by manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for synthesizing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive pyridine structure.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of complex organic molecules for specialty chemicals and material science applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Hydroxypicolinate
CAS No.	73406-50-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-hydroxypyridine-2-carboxylate; 3-Hydroxypicolinic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylate; 3-Hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; Picolinic acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Hydroxypicolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting a purity specification of ≥98% (by HPLC). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis processes.

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). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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