Description

Methyl 2-[Hydroxy(Pyridin-3-Yl)Methyl]Acrylate is a versatile bifunctional monomer featuring both an acrylate ester and a pyridine-hydroxyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing advanced polymers and functional materials with tailored properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel copolymers, drug intermediates, and high-performance coatings.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring pyridine and acrylate functionalities.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Used as a co-monomer to introduce polar, hydrogen-bonding pyridine groups into acrylic polymers, enhancing adhesion, dyeability, and compatibility.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions in formulations for UV-curable resins, coatings, and inks, where its dual functionality can promote network formation.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Precursor: The pyridine nitrogen acts as a potential coordination site, making it useful for synthesizing ligands for catalysis or metal ion sequestration.
• Hydrogel & Biomedical Material Development: Investigated for creating stimuli-responsive or functional hydrogels for biomedical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-[Hydroxy(Pyridin-3-Yl)Methyl]Acrylate
CAS No.	87102-11-2
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO3
Molecular Weight	193.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxy(pyridin-3-yl)methyl)acrylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-(hydroxy(pyridin-3-yl)methyl)acrylate; 3-Pyridinemethanol, α-methylene-α-carbomethoxy-; Methyl α-(hydroxy-3-pyridylmethyl)acrylate; 3-Pyridinecarbinol, α-methylene-α-carbomethoxy-; 2-[(3-Pyridinyl)(hydroxy)methyl]-2-propenoic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-[Hydroxy(Pyridin-3-Yl)Methyl]Acrylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. 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 heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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