Description

2-Pyridylacetic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block and a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive carboxylic acid group and a pyridine ring, enabling its use in the creation of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential drug candidates targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Serves as a building block for creating complexing agents and ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and advanced materials.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in biochemical studies and analytical method development.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Pyridylacetic Acid
CAS No.	13115-43-0
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO2
Molecular Weight	137.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridineacetic Acid; (Pyridin-2-yl)acetic Acid; α-Picolylacetic Acid; 2-Picolylacetic Acid; Pyrid-2-yl-acetic Acid; 2-Pyridylacetic Acid; 2-Pyridinylacetic Acid; PAA (context-specific)
EINECS	236-049-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Pyridylacetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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