Description

4-Pyridin-2-Yl-Butyrimidic Acid Ethyl Ester is a specialized organic compound featuring a pyridine core linked to an ethyl butyrimidate ester, making it a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex agrochemicals, where its unique structure enables critical molecular transformations. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create novel molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the pyridine moiety is a common bioactive component.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including novel cyclization and coupling reactions.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Can be utilized to develop molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Pyridin-2-Yl-Butyrimidic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	887579-19-3
Molecular Formula	C11H14N2O2
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-(pyridin-2-yl)butanimidate; 2-Pyridinebutanimidic Acid Ethyl Ester; 4-(2-Pyridinyl)butanimidic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-(2-pyridyl)butyrimidate; Butanimidic acid, 4-(2-pyridinyl)-, ethyl ester; 887579-19-3; 4-(Pyridin-2-yl)butyrimidic acid ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 4-Pyridin-2-Yl-Butyrimidic Acid Ethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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