Description

Methyl 3-(2-Methoxynicotinoyl)Benzoate is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a nicotinoyl benzoate structure. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core.
• Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials and photoactive polymers.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up services in fine chemical production.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(2-Methoxynicotinoyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	898785-83-6
Molecular Formula	C15H13NO4
Molecular Weight	271.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(2-Methoxypyridine-3-carbonyl)]benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-[(2-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)carbonyl]benzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-[(2-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)carbonyl]-, methyl ester; 2-Methoxy-nicotinic acid 3-methoxycarbonyl-phenyl ketone; 3-(2-Methoxy-nicotinoyl)-benzoic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3-(2-Methoxynicotinoyl)Benzoate adheres to stringent in-process controls and final release testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified against comprehensive specifications using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with cGMP guidelines where applicable.

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 after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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