Description

5-Cyclopropylpicolinic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a picolinic acid core and a cyclopropyl substituent, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the design and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the biological activity of the picolinate moiety.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Serves as a precursor for chelating ligands in transition metal catalysis, useful in cross-coupling and other synthetic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialized organic compounds for advanced materials, such as liquid crystals or organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for creating molecular probes to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Cyclopropylpicolinic Acid
CAS No.	1174322-66-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO2
Molecular Weight	163.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyclopropylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-cyclopropyl-; 5-Cyclopropyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 5-Cyclopropylpicolinate; 5-Cyclopropyl-2-picolinic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Cyclopropylpicolinic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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