Description

4-Amino-6-Bromopicolinic Acid is a high-purity brominated picolinic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both an amino group and a bromine atom on the picolinic acid scaffold, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and complex heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of 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 herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create labeled compounds and molecular probes for biochemical and diagnostic research.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis services targeting complex, multi-step organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-6-Bromopicolinic Acid
CAS No.	1060811-27-9
Molecular Formula	C6H5BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	217.02 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-4-aminopicolinic acid; 4-Amino-6-bromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-amino-6-bromo-; 4-Amino-6-bromo-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-Bromo-4-aminopyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Amino-6-bromo-2-picolinic acid; 1060811-27-9 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-6-Bromopicolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided with every shipment and 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed and away from direct light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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