Chemical Name: | 4-Pyridineacetic acid, ethyl ester, hydrochloride |
CAS Number: | 102879-50-5 |
Product Number: | AG008697(AGN-PC-0NJUI6) |
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MDL No: | MFCD18071008 |
Molecular Formula: | C9H12ClNO2 |
Molecular Weight: | 201.6501 |
Ethyl 4-pyridylacetate, HCl is a versatile reagent commonly employed in chemical synthesis as a key intermediate in various organic reactions. This compound plays a crucial role in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals due to its unique structural properties and reactivity. Through controlled reaction conditions, Ethyl 4-pyridylacetate, HCl can undergo diverse transformations to introduce functional groups or modify existing chemical motifs in target molecules. Its presence in the synthetic route offers a strategic advantage in enhancing the efficiency and selectivity of the overall process, leading to the production of complex and valuable compounds with high precision and purity.