Description

5-Fluoro-6-Methylpyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique pyridine scaffold substituted with both fluorine and a carboxylic acid group, enabling precise molecular modifications. This compound is critically needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of functionalized organic molecules for electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-6-Methylpyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1005474-88-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6FNO2
Molecular Weight	155.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-fluoro-6-methyl-; 5-Fluoro-6-methylpicolinic acid; 6-Methyl-5-fluoropyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 5-Fluoro-6-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 5-Fluoro-6-methyl-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 5-Fluoro-6-methylpicolinate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-6-Methylpyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide material with standard purity grades suitable for research and development, with Certificates of Analysis (COA) available for every batch to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications. For cGMP or other regulated grade requirements, please contact our technical sales team.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.