Description

Ethyl 3-Oxo-2-(Pyridin-3-Yl)Butanoate is a high-purity, versatile organic building block featuring a β-keto ester moiety linked to a pyridine heterocycle. This molecular architecture makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex pharmacologically active compounds and advanced materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and insecticides, leveraging the pyridine ring's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research (R&D): Essential building block for medicinal chemistry programs and library synthesis for high-throughput screening.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Oxo-2-(Pyridin-3-Yl)Butanoate
CAS No.	913839-58-4
Molecular Formula	C11H13NO3
Molecular Weight	207.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(3-Pyridyl)-3-oxobutanoate; Ethyl 3-Oxo-2-(3-Pyridinyl)Butanoate; 3-Pyridylacetone-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-(Pyridin-3-yl)-3-oxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-oxo-2-(pyridin-3-yl)butyrate; 913839-58-4; Butanoic acid, 3-oxo-2-(3-pyridinyl)-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 3-Oxo-2-(Pyridin-3-Yl)Butanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.