Description

4-Amino-3,5,6-Trichloropicolinic Acid Potassium Salt is a high-purity, water-soluble potassium salt derivative of a key picolinic acid herbicide intermediate. This compound is valued for its enhanced stability and handling properties compared to its acid form, making it a critical component in advanced agrochemical synthesis. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the crop protection industry for the production of systemic herbicides, as well as by research institutions developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Primary Intermediate for Herbicide Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the manufacturing of systemic auxin-mimic herbicides, such as picloram and related compounds.
• Agrochemical Research & Development: Used in R&D laboratories for the discovery and development of new selective weed control agents targeting broadleaf weeds.
• Formulation of Professional-Grade Herbicides: Incorporated into technical and formulated end-products for agricultural, industrial vegetation management, and right-of-way applications.
• Chemical Synthesis Standard: Employed as a high-purity reference standard in analytical chemistry for quality control of herbicide products.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-3,5,6-Trichloropicolinic Acid Potassium Salt
CAS No.	37223-72-6
Molecular Formula	C6H2Cl3KN2O2
Molecular Weight	279.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 4-Amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinate; 4-Amino-3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Potassium Salt; Picloram Potassium Salt; Tordon Potassium Salt; 3,5,6-Trichloro-4-aminopicolinic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium 3,5,6-trichloro-4-aminopicolinate; Aminopyralid Potassium Salt (related analog); ATCP Potassium Salt
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Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-3,5,6-Trichloropicolinic Acid Potassium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Production adheres to current industry standards for agrochemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your synthesis processes.

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 after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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