Description

4-Chloro-6-Cyanopicolinic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is critical for the development of novel active ingredients, particularly in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors, where its unique picolinic acid scaffold offers versatile reactivity. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists for constructing complex molecules with tailored biological properties.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogen and nitrile functionality.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a scaffold for constructing other complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles like quinolines and naphthyridines.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its rigid, functionalized structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-6-Cyanopicolinic Acid
CAS No.	1060812-13-6
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	182.56 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Cyano-4-chloropicolinic acid; 4-Chloro-6-cyanopyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-chloro-6-cyano-; Picolinic acid, 4-chloro-6-cyano-; 4-Chloro-6-cyano-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 1060812-13-6; 4-Chloro-6-cyanopyridine-2-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-6-Cyanopicolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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