Description

Methyl 2-(6-Aminopyridin-2-Yl)Acetate is a high-purity pyridine derivative building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive amino group and an ester moiety, enabling its use as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of small molecule drug candidates, particularly kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with pyridine-based active ingredients.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create labeled compounds or molecular probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) producing bespoke compounds for clients.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Methyl 2-(6-Aminopyridin-2-Yl)Acetate
CAS No.	882015-06-7
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	166.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (6-Amino-2-pyridyl)acetate; 2-(6-Amino-2-pyridinyl)acetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-(6-Amino-2-pyridinyl)acetate; 6-Amino-2-pyridineacetic acid methyl ester; 2-Pyridineacetic acid, 6-amino-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-(6-aminopyridin-2-yl)ethanoate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-(6-Aminopyridin-2-Yl)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our commitment to quality supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and purity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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