Description

5-(p-Tolyl)Picolinic Acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring a picolinic acid core substituted with a para-tolyl group, making it a valuable and versatile chemical building block. This compound is critical for research and development in advanced material science and pharmaceutical chemistry, where precise molecular architecture is required. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in creating molecules with specific binding properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require complex aromatic acid derivatives.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Functions as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional materials where its molecular structure can influence electronic properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical method development, quality control, and regulatory submissions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(p-Tolyl)Picolinic Acid
CAS No.	1225956-67-1
Molecular Formula	C13H11NO2
Molecular Weight	213.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Methylphenyl)picolinic acid; 5-(4-Methylphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-(4-methylphenyl)-; 5-(p-Tolyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 5-(4-Tolyl)picolinic acid
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Quality Control

Our 5-(p-Tolyl)Picolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to confirm identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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