Description

2-(4-Pyridinyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid is a high-value, multifunctional organic building block featuring a cyclopropane ring fused with a pyridine-carboxylic acid moiety. This unique structural motif makes it a critical intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and insecticides, leveraging the biological activity of the pyridine and cyclopropane scaffolds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a versatile starting material for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for the synthesis of functionalized polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research compound for exploring new chemical reactions and developing novel synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Pyridinyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	484654-49-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO2
Molecular Weight	163.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Pyridin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid; 4-(1-Carboxycyclopropyl)pyridine; 2-(4-Pyridyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid; Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 2-(4-pyridinyl)-; 2-(4-Pyridyl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Pyridinyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability, consistency, and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.