Description

3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 5-Amino-2-Methyl- is a high-purity pyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functionalized pyridine motifs into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific pyridine-based structures for activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where the amino and carboxylic acid functionalities allow for further derivatization.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 5-Amino-2-Methyl-
CAS No.	1092286-36-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Amino-2-methylnicotinic acid; 2-Methyl-5-aminonicotinic acid; 5-Amino-2-methyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-amino-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-5-aminopyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 5-Amino-2-picolinic acid (related); 2-Methyl-5-aminopyridine-3-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 5-Amino-2-Methyl- 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 pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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