Description

Potassium Pyridine-2-Carboxylate is a versatile organometallic salt that serves as a key intermediate and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate complex coupling and carboxylation reactions with high efficiency and selectivity. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs containing pyridine or nicotinic acid motifs.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the preparation of sophisticated catalyst systems for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) in fine chemical production.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories and pilot plants for carboxylation and decarboxylation reactions under mild conditions.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a bidentate ligand for forming metal complexes used in material science and catalysis research.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemists and process chemists exploring new synthetic pathways and optimizing yields.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Pyridine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	25108-36-5
Molecular Formula	C6H4KNO2
Molecular Weight	161.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Picolinate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid Potassium Salt; Picolinic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium 2-Pyridinecarboxylate; Picolinic Acid, Monopotassium Salt; KPic; 2-Carboxypyridine Potassium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Pyridine-2-Carboxylate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance in regulated 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Reported on COA

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