Description

3,5,6-Trichloro-4-Hydroxy-2-Picolinic Acid is a halogenated picolinic acid derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring multiple chlorine substituents and a hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific biological or material properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its picolinic acid backbone.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating pharmacologically active compounds, including potential antimicrobial or enzyme-inhibiting agents.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical reactions and developing novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex ligands for metal coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5,6-Trichloro-4-Hydroxy-2-Picolinic Acid
CAS No.	26449-73-0
Molecular Formula	C6H2Cl3NO3
Molecular Weight	242.44 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid; 3,5,6-Trichloro-4-hydroxypyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Picolinic acid, 3,5,6-trichloro-4-hydroxy-; TCHPA; Trichlorohydroxypicolinic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3,5,6-Trichloro-4-Hydroxy-2-Picolinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, impurities, and other critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its acidic nature, handle with appropriate personal protective equipment in a controlled environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.