Description

5-Amino-6-Hydroxypyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique pyridine core with adjacent amino, hydroxyl, and carboxylic acid groups makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors, anti-cancer agents, and other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a functionalized pyridine scaffold.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation due to its multiple coordination sites.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and pigments where its conjugated system and functional groups are advantageous.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a core structure for synthesizing fluorescent tags, enzyme substrates, or other molecular probes for diagnostic and research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Amino-6-Hydroxypyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1367986-63-7
Molecular Formula	C6H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	154.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Amino-6-hydroxy-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-Hydroxy-5-aminonicotinic acid; 3-Carboxy-5-amino-6-hydroxypyridine; 5-Amino-6-hydroxynicotinic acid; 5-Amino-6-hydroxy-pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 5-Amino-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylic acid (tautomer)
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Quality Control

Our 5-Amino-6-Hydroxypyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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