Description

2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 3,5,6-Trichloro-, Methyl Ester is a halogenated pyridine derivative with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to introduce the trichloropyridine moiety into target molecules.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the trichloropyridine structure.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in molecules requiring halogenated heterocyclic cores.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate in the development of specialty chemicals, ligands for catalysis, or functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 3,5,6-Trichloro-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1360894-25-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl3NO2
Molecular Weight	270.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3,5,6-trichloropicolinate; 3,5,6-Trichloropicolinic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3,5,6-Trichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylate; 3,5,6-Trichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3,5,6-Trichloropyridine-2-carboxylate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3,5,6-trichloro-, methyl ester; Picolinic acid, 3,5,6-trichloro-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 3,5,6-Trichloro-, Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.