Description

3-Amino-6-Chloro-4-Methylpicolinic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically versatile heterocyclic building block. This compound is valued for its role as a critical intermediate in the development of advanced agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and crop protection industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its picolinic acid backbone.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating pharmacologically active molecules, particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial labs for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and developing novel synthetic routes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The amino and carboxylic acid functional groups make it a candidate for designing new chelating ligands or organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-6-Chloro-4-Methylpicolinic Acid
CAS No.	1073182-76-9
Molecular Formula	C7H7ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	186.60 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-4-methyl-3-aminopicolinic acid; 3-Amino-6-chloro-4-methylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Methyl-3-amino-6-chloropicolinic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-amino-6-chloro-4-methyl-; 3-Amino-6-chloro-4-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-Chloro-3-amino-4-methylpicolinic acid; 3-Amino-6-chloro-4-methylpicolinate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Amino-6-Chloro-4-Methylpicolinic 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 exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 98.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.