Description

Methyl 6-Amino-5-Hydroxypicolinate CAS NO 1260861-99-1 is a high-purity, functionalized picolinate derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both amino and hydroxyl groups on the pyridine ring, makes it an invaluable intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development teams working on novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create novel chelating ligands for metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing functional organic materials, including dyes, pigments, and molecular sensors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for developing enzyme inhibitors and molecular probes for biological pathway analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-Amino-5-Hydroxypicolinate
CAS No.	1260861-99-1
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O3
Molecular Weight	168.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 6-Amino-5-hydroxypyridine-2-carboxylate; 5-Hydroxy-6-aminopicolinic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 5-Hydroxy-6-aminopicolinate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-amino-5-hydroxy-, methyl ester; 6-Amino-5-hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-amino-5-hydroxypicolinate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 6-Amino-5-Hydroxypicolinate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and tested against rigorous in-house specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We support development and cGMP-grade requirements for pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and hygroscopic; therefore, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.