Description

6-(4-Methylthiophenyl)Picolinic Acid is a high-purity organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial interest. This compound matters for its role in the synthesis of advanced molecules, particularly in medicinal chemistry and materials science. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a versatile starting material for creating complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for charge-transport materials in OLEDs and other electronic devices.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of bespoke compounds for client R&D projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(4-Methylthiophenyl)Picolinic Acid
CAS No.	1261931-53-6
Molecular Formula	C13H11NO2S
Molecular Weight	245.30 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(4-Methylsulfanylphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-; 6-(p-(Methylthio)phenyl)picolinic acid; 6-(4-Methylmercaptophenyl)picolinic acid; 6-(4-Methylsulfanylphenyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-(4-Methylthiophenyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-(4-Methylthiophenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 6-(4-Methylthiophenyl)Picolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

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