Description

3-Methoxypyridinium Chloride is a versatile organic salt primarily used as a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, enabling the introduction of the methoxypyridine moiety. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the pyridine core is a key structural component.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and synthetic pathways.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of ionic liquids, conductive polymers, and other functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxypyridinium Chloride
CAS No.	90724-44-0
Molecular Formula	C6H8ClNO
Molecular Weight	145.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxypyridine Hydrochloride; 3-Methoxypyridinium Chloride; 3-Pyridinol, methyl ether, hydrochloride; 3-Methoxypyridine HCl; 3-Methoxy-pyridinium chloride; N-Methyl-3-methoxypyridinium Chloride (common misnomer); 3-MOPC
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxypyridinium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele. 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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