Description

Methyl 4-(2-Pyridyl)-2,4-Dioxobutanoate is a high-purity, specialized organic compound featuring a pyridyl-substituted dioxobutanoate structure, making it a valuable building block for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for research and development in pharmaceutical chemistry, particularly in the creation of novel heterocyclic scaffolds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It serves as a critical intermediate for medicinal chemists, agrochemical researchers, and material scientists seeking to develop new products with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional additive in the research of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in both university laboratories and corporate R&D centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(2-Pyridyl)-2,4-Dioxobutanoate
CAS No.	741287-91-2
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO4
Molecular Weight	207.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(pyridin-2-yl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate; 2,4-Dioxo-4-(2-pyridyl)butyric Acid Methyl Ester; 4-(2-Pyridinyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester; 741287-91-2; Methyl 4-(2-pyridinyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate; Butanoic acid, 4-(2-pyridinyl)-2,4-dioxo-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl 4-(2-Pyridyl)-2,4-Dioxobutanoate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to protect from moisture.

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.