Description

5-Hydroxy-6-Iodo-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-value iodinated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique halogenated structure makes it an essential building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for creating functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for developing molecular probes and tags used in biochemical assays and diagnostic research.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects and scale-up campaigns.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hydroxy-6-Iodo-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1255098-43-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6INO3
Molecular Weight	279.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-hydroxy-6-iodopyridine-2-carboxylate; 6-Iodo-5-hydroxypicolinic acid methyl ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-hydroxy-6-iodo-, methyl ester; Methyl 6-iodo-5-hydroxypicolinate; 5-Hydroxy-6-iodopicolinic acid methyl ester; 6-Iodo-5-hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Hydroxy-6-Iodo-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic workflows. Each lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We support cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) standards for applications requiring the highest level of quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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