Description

Tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-7-carboxylic acid is a high-value heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. Its fused tetrazole-pyridine structure makes it a versatile precursor for the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This compound is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of new drug candidates with tetrazole and pyridine motifs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the discovery and synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic reactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized polymers, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis as a versatile scaffold for constructing more complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles through various coupling and cyclization reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and process chemistry optimization in both academic laboratories and industrial R&D facilities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-7-carboxylic acid
CAS No.	120613-46-9
Molecular Formula	C7H4N4O2
Molecular Weight	176.13 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridinecarboxylic acid; 1,2,3,4-Tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-7-carboxylic acid; Tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-7-carboxylic acid; 7-Carboxytetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine; 1H-Tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-7-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-7-carboxylic acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data including HPLC purity, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch to confirm identity, purity, and conformance to agreed specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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