Description

Pyridine-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity organic compound that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its rigid, chelating structure makes it an essential precursor for manufacturing complex ligands, catalysts, and pharmaceutical intermediates. This product is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for metal-chelating therapies and diagnostic agents.
• Ligand Synthesis: Core building block for producing sophisticated polydentate ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and material science.
• Coordination Chemistry: Used to create metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and functional complexes with transition metals.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators with specific activity profiles.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed as a chelating agent in analytical chemistry for the selective detection and quantification of metal ions.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or chemical properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Pyridine-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	499-83-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO4
Molecular Weight	167.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid; Dipicolinic Acid; DPA; Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylate; 2,6-Pyridindicarbonsäure (German); Acide dipicolinique (French); Ácido dipicolínico (Spanish)
EINECS	207-894-3

Quality Control

Our Pyridine-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.