Description

6-Bromo-4-Methoxypicolinic Acid is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block and synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its unique chemical structure, which enables the introduction of both bromine and methoxy-substituted picolinate functionalities into target molecules. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized picolinamide-based ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-4-Methoxypicolinic Acid
CAS No.	1060805-13-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO3
Molecular Weight	232.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-6-bromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 6-Bromo-4-methoxypyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-bromo-4-methoxy-; 6-Bromo-4-methoxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-Bromo-4-methoxy-picolinic acid; 1060805-13-1; 4-Methoxy-6-bromo-2-picolinic acid
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-4-Methoxypicolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.