Description

4-Nitropicolinic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block and fine chemical intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of both a carboxylic acid and a nitro group on the pyridine ring, enabling a range of chemical transformations. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and anti-infective applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized chelating ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal complexation.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a starting material for synthesizing nitrogen-containing heterocycles used in organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on nitro-aromatic chemistry and heterocycle functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Nitropicolinic Acid
CAS No.	13509-19-8
Molecular Formula	C6H4N2O4
Molecular Weight	168.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-nitro-; Picolinic acid, 4-nitro-; 4-Nitropyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Nitro-2-carboxypyridine; 2-Carboxy-4-nitropyridine; 4-Nitropicolinate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitropicolinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.