Description

6-Iodo-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-value iodinated pyridine derivative, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a reactive handle for further functionalization, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic scaffolds essential for modern research and development. This compound is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, ligand synthesis, and the development of functional organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyridine core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or photoactive compounds for OLEDs and sensors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or probes for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) to form biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Iodo-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	849830-15-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6INO2
Molecular Weight	263.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 6-iodopicolinate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-iodo-, methyl ester; Methyl 6-iodopyridine-2-carboxylate; 6-Iodopicolinic acid methyl ester; 6-Iodo-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; 6-Iodo-2-(methoxycarbonyl)pyridine; Methyl 2-iodo-6-pyridinecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Iodo-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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