Description

6-Amino-4-Methyl-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an amino and a carboxylic acid group on a methylated pyridine core, makes it a versatile precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients, as well as for creating specialized ligands and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and other small-molecule drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its pyridine core contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Chelator Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis, metal complexation, and analytical chemistry.
• Functional Material Development: Employed in the creation of advanced polymers, dyes, and photoactive materials due to its reactive functional groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Amino-4-Methyl-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1060804-80-9
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Carboxy-4-methyl-6-aminopyridine; 6-Amino-4-picolinic acid; 4-Methyl-6-aminopicolinic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-amino-4-methyl-; 6-Amino-4-methylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-amino-; AMePyCA
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Quality Control

Our 6-Amino-4-Methyl-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled 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 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.