Description

6-Amino-3-Bromopicolinic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an amino and a bromo substituent on the picolinic acid core, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen and nitrogen-containing heterocycle.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic materials, including polymers and liquid crystals, due to its functionalizable aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Amino-3-Bromopicolinic Acid
CAS No.	1033201-61-4
Molecular Formula	C6H5BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	217.02 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-6-aminopicolinic acid; 3-Bromo-6-aminopyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-amino-3-bromo-; 6-Amino-3-bromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 6-Amino-3-bromo-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 1033201-61-4; AKOS026712293
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Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Amino-3-Bromopicolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and cGMP-grade synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤2.0%

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