Description

2,4-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional pyridine core, which enables the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and material science applications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create complexing agents and chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the production of specialty polyamides and polyesters with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Coordination Chemistry: Fundamental for synthesizing coordination compounds and studying metal-ligand interactions.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	499-80-9
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO4
Molecular Weight	167.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid; 2,4-Dicarboxypyridine; Pyridine-2,4-dicarboxylic Acid; Isocinchomeronic Acid; 2,4-Pyridindicarboxylic Acid; Cinchomeronic Acid Isomer; Lutidinic Acid (2,4-); 499-80-9; EINECS 207-895-2
EINECS	207-895-2

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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