Description

4-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional organic acid building block of significant interest in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. Its value lies in its rigid, conjugated structure featuring three carboxylic acid groups, which makes it an excellent precursor for synthesizing complex metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and functional ligands. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fields of advanced materials science, catalysis, and pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, where precise molecular architecture is critical.

Application

• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a key organic linker or strut for constructing novel porous materials with potential applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Used to create polydentate chelating ligands for transition metal complexes, useful in catalytic systems and molecular sensing.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a sophisticated building block in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, poly-acidic core.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific thermal, mechanical, or solubility properties due to its aromatic and carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new organic electronic materials, supramolecular assemblies, and crystal engineering.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a standard or reference material in chromatographic or spectroscopic method development.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1269813-32-2
Molecular Formula	C14H9NO6
Molecular Weight	287.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 4-(4-carboxyphenyl)-; 4'-(2,6-Dicarboxypyridin-4-yl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid; 4-(4-Carboxyphenyl)pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid; BPDC derivative; Terephthalic acid-pyridine hybrid ligand; 4-Carboxyphenyl-2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and available upon request 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect purity and stability. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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