Description

6-Hydroxypicolinic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block and chelating agent with significant utility in pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, containing both a carboxylic acid and a hydroxyl group on the pyridine ring, makes it a valuable ligand for metal ions and a key intermediate in creating complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, including enzyme inhibitors and metal-chelating therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand for Metal Catalysis: Serves as an effective chelating agent in transition metal catalysis for organic transformations and polymerization processes.
• Coordination Chemistry Research: Fundamental reagent for studying metal-ligand interactions and developing new coordination complexes.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Intermediate for constructing more complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals.
• Analytical Reagent: Potential use in analytical chemistry as a derivatization agent or a component in sensor development.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Hydroxypicolinic Acid
CAS No.	19621-92-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5NO3
Molecular Weight	139.11 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxy-6-hydroxypyridine; 6-Hydroxypicolinate; 6-HPA; Picolinic Acid, 6-Hydroxy-; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-hydroxy-; 6-Hydroxypyridine-2-carboxylic Acid
EINECS	243-199-7

Quality Control

Our 6-Hydroxypicolinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for full traceability and quality assurance.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept 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.