4-Methyl-2-picolinamide (CAS 54089-04-2) has a molecular formula of C?H?N?O and a molecular weight of 136.15 g/mol, with a methyl group at the C4 position and a carboxamide moiety (-CONH?) at the C2 position of the pyridine ring. As a pyridine-derived amide, it is a key intermediate in synthesizing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and coordination ligands (for metal complexation). It requires sealed, cool, dry storage to avoid moisture absorption or hydrolysis of the amide group, ensuring chemical stability and reactivity for synthetic processes.