Description

(+/-)-3-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Butyric Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the pyridine moiety, which imparts unique electronic and coordination properties, making it a critical precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the pyridine ring.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Research: Employed as a molecular probe or scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Material Science Precursor: Utilized in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring chiral, nitrogen-containing heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-3-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Butyric Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	932042-92-7
Molecular Formula	C10H13NO2
Molecular Weight	179.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-(4-Pyridyl)butyrate; 3-(Pyridin-4-yl)butanoic acid methyl ester; 4-Pyridinebutanoic acid, methyl ester; Methyl 3-(4-pyridinyl)butanoate; DL-3-(4-Pyridyl)butyric acid methyl ester; rac-3-(Pyridin-4-yl)butyric acid methyl ester; (±)-3-(4-Pyridyl)butyric Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our (+/-)-3-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Butyric Acid Methyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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