Description

Chelidamic Acid is a heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the pyridine carboxylic acid family. It serves as a versatile and valuable chemical building block and chelating agent due to its unique molecular structure containing both carboxylic acid and hydroxyl groups. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors, where it is utilized in synthesis and complexation processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex molecules.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Acts as a ligand for metal ions in catalysis, analytical chemistry, and material science.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a building block for novel heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals.
• Coordination Chemistry: Used to study and create metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers.
• Analytical Reagent: Functions in specific analytical methods for metal ion detection and quantification.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chelidamic Acid
CAS No.	138-60-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO5
Molecular Weight	183.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic Acid; 2,6-Dicarboxy-4-hydroxypyridine; 4-Hydroxypyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic Acid; 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-; Chelidamic Acid Monohydrate (common form); 4-Pyridinol-2,6-dicarboxylic Acid; γ-Pyridone-2,6-dicarboxylic Acid
EINECS	205-336-7

Quality Control

Our Chelidamic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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