Description

6-Methyl-1-Oxidopyridin-1-Ium-2-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized pyridine derivative and a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients or complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system or possessing specific receptor activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the pyridine moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis for asymmetric synthesis.
• Functional Material Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, ionic liquids, and specialty polymers due to its unique ionic and structural properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-1-Oxidopyridin-1-Ium-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1125-34-4
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO3
Molecular Weight	153.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Carboxy-6-methylpyridine 1-oxide; 6-Methylpicolinic acid N-oxide; 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid 1-oxide; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-methyl-, 1-oxide; 6-Methylpicolinic acid oxide; 1-Hydroxy-6-methylpyridin-1-ium-2-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-1-Oxidopyridin-1-Ium-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.