Description

3-Carbamoylpicolinic Acid is a high-purity pyridine derivative and a versatile chemical building block essential for advanced synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a carboxamide group, which enables its use in creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is critically needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing a nicotinic acid core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of modern herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in amide coupling reactions and for introducing the picolinoyl moiety into more complex organic molecules.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for medicinal chemistry and chemical biology research in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for functional polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Carbamoylpicolinic Acid
CAS No.	4733-65-7
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	166.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pyridinecarboxamide, 2-carboxy-; 2-Carboxy-3-pyridinecarboxamide; 2-Carbamoylpyridine-3-carboxylic Acid; Picolinamide-3-carboxylic Acid; 3-Carbamoylpyridine-2-carboxylic Acid; 3-Carbamoyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-carbamoyl-; 3-(Aminocarbonyl)picolinic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Carbamoylpicolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for fine chemical and pharmaceutical-grade intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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