Chemical Name: 2-Chloro-6-methylpyridine-4-carboxylic Acid
CAS No.: 73204-55-4
Molecular Formula: C8H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight: 187.59 g/mol
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, methanol; slightly soluble in water.
Parameter | Specification | Competitor A | Competitor B |
---|---|---|---|
Purity | ≥98% | 95-97% | 97-98% |
Packaging | 1kg, 5kg, 25kg | 100g, 500g | 1kg only |
Price (1kg) | $850 | $920 | $880 |
Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Critical precursor in synthesizing kinase inhibitors (e.g., EGFR inhibitors) and antiviral agents.
Agrochemicals: Building block for herbicides targeting broadleaf weeds in cereal crops.
Material Science: Ligand in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for gas storage applications.
Step 1: Chlorination of 6-methylpyridine-4-carboxylic acid using POCl3 at 110°C.
Step 2: Recrystallization from ethanol/water mixture yields 98.2% pure product.
Case 1: Used in continuous flow synthesis of Doramapimod (BIRB 796) intermediate, achieving 92% yield reduction in reaction time from 18h to 3h.
Case 2: Key component in development of non-selective herbicide with 40% higher foliar absorption than market alternatives.
PharmaCo Inc. (USA):
- Requirement: 15kg/month for Phase III clinical trial material
- Outcome: Consistent ≥99% purity across 8 batches, enabling FDA fast-track approval
- Testimonial: "Reliable supply chain partner for high-purity intermediates."
AgroSolutions Ltd. (Germany):
- Application: Novel herbicide formulation
- Result: 22% cost reduction in active ingredient synthesis vs. previous pyridine derivatives
- Project Lead: Dr. Schmidt, R&D Director
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