Description

3-Amino-4-Bromo-6-Chloropicolinic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern on the picolinic acid scaffold makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for targeted therapies and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create labeled compounds and molecular probes for biochemical and diagnostic research.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis projects requiring specific halogenated and aminated picolinic acid derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-4-Bromo-6-Chloropicolinic Acid
CAS No.	1073182-90-7
Molecular Formula	C6H4BrClN2O2
Molecular Weight	251.47 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-6-chloro-3-aminopicolinic acid; 6-Chloro-4-bromo-3-aminopyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 3-Amino-4-bromo-6-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-amino-4-bromo-6-chloro-; 4-Bromo-6-chloro-3-pyridinamine-2-carboxylic acid; ABCPA (abbreviation); 3-Amino-4-bromo-6-chloropyridine-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Amino-4-Bromo-6-Chloropicolinic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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