Description

5-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)picolinic acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block characterized by its picolinic acid core substituted with fluorine and trifluoromethyl groups. This compound is essential for the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its unique structure imparts desirable properties like metabolic stability and enhanced bioavailability. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key synthon for developing next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of fluorine.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in areas requiring trifluoromethyl-substituted heterocycles.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers and functional materials with specific electronic or surface properties.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Picolinic Acid
CAS No.	1211584-31-4
Molecular Formula	C7H3F4NO2
Molecular Weight	209.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 5-Fluoro-3-trifluoromethylpicolinic acid; 1211584-31-4; 5-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)picolinate
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)picolinic acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.