Description

4-Methylnicotinic Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt derivative of nicotinic acid, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized pyridine core with a protected carboxylic acid group, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, including potential kinase inhibitors and neurological agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in chemical production.
• Academic & R&D: Fundamental reagent in organic chemistry research for studying heterocyclic compound reactions and properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring a substituted pyridine structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylnicotinic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	94015-05-1
Molecular Formula	C7H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	173.60 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Picolinic Acid, 6-Methyl-, Hydrochloride; 6-Methylpyridine-4-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride; 4-Methyl-6-carboxypyridine Hydrochloride; 4-Carboxy-6-methylpyridine Hydrochloride; 4-Methyl-6-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Hydrochloride; 6-Methylisonicotinic Acid Hydrochloride; 4-Methylnicotinic Acid HCl
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methylnicotinic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and KF titration for moisture content, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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