Description

Sodium 4-Pyridinecarboxylate Tetrahydrate is the sodium salt of isonicotinic acid, supplied as a stable tetrahydrate. This compound serves as a versatile and high-purity organic synthesis intermediate and pharmaceutical building block. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including anti-tuberculosis agents.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of pyridine-based ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Production: Serves as a building block for developing advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and material science applications.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing metal complexes with potential catalytic or diagnostic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 4-Pyridinecarboxylate Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	16887-79-9
Molecular Formula	C6H8NNaO2 • 4H2O
Molecular Weight	215.16 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 143.12 g/mol)
Synonyms	Sodium Isonicotinate Tetrahydrate; 4-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid Sodium Salt Tetrahydrate; Isonicotinic Acid Sodium Salt Tetrahydrate; Sodium Picolinate (isomer); Pyridine-4-carboxylic Acid Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 4-Pyridinecarboxylate Tetrahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under conditions that minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	26.0% - 33.0% (Theoretical for Tetrahydrate: 33.5%)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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