Description

4-tert-Butylpicolinic Acid is a high-purity, versatile pyridinecarboxylic acid derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique sterically hindered structure makes it an essential intermediate for developing high-performance ligands, catalysts, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is particularly valuable for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a crucial backbone for creating sterically demanding ligands used in transition metal catalysis for fine chemical production.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Building block for research into novel organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.
• Coordination Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other functional coordination compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butylpicolinic Acid
CAS No.	42205-74-3
Molecular Formula	C10H13NO2
Molecular Weight	179.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(tert-Butyl)picolinic Acid; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-; 4-tert-Butylpyridine-2-carboxylic Acid; 4-t-Butylpicolinic Acid; 4-(tert-Butyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic Acid; 4-(tert-Butyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 4-tert-Butyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butylpicolinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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