Description

3-Methoxy-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Picolinic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block characterized by its picolinic acid core substituted with methoxy and trifluoromethyl groups. This compound is prized for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its unique structure imparts desirable biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key synthon for developing next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of the trifluoromethyl group.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly in areas requiring fluorine-containing motifs for improved potency and pharmacokinetics.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and studying structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Specialty Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of performance chemicals, such as dyes, pigments, and advanced polymer additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Picolinic Acid
CAS No.	1214330-74-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6F3NO3
Molecular Weight	221.13 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-methoxypicolinic acid; 3-Methoxy-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-methoxy-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 3-Methoxy-6-trifluoromethylpicolinic acid; 1214330-74-1; 3-Methoxy-6-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Methoxy-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Picolinic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against comprehensive specifications using advanced techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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). The product may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.