Description

5-Hydroxypyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block and organic acid of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and complex ligands for metal coordination chemistry. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical synthon for the construction of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing chelating agents and complexing ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and exploring new organic reactions involving hydroxyl-pyridine motifs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integrated into multi-step synthesis processes for producing high-value, specialized chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hydroxypyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	125653-67-0
Molecular Formula	C6H5NO3
Molecular Weight	139.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-hydroxy-; 5-Hydroxypicolinic Acid; 5-Hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 5-Hydroxypicolinate; Picolinic acid, 5-hydroxy-; 5-Hydroxy-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 5-Hydroxypyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

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 after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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