Description

Pyridine-2,4,6-Tricarboxylic Acid is a versatile and highly functionalized heterocyclic building block, serving as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its three carboxylic acid groups offer multiple sites for coordination and derivatization, making it invaluable for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring rigid, chelating frameworks.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Acts as a multi-dentate organic linker for constructing porous coordination polymers with applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Used to develop novel ligands for transition metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and other specialized chemical reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer chains to introduce acidity, chelation sites, or to modify thermal and mechanical properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or a derivatizing agent in chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridine-2,4,6-Tricarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	536-20-9
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO6
Molecular Weight	211.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Pyridinetricarboxylic Acid; Pyridine-2,4,6-tricarboxylic acid; 2,4,6-Pyridinetricarboxylic acid; 2,4,6-Tricarboxypyridine; 2,4,6-Pyridinetricarboxylic acid (PTA); 2,4,6-Pyridine tricarboxylic acid; 2,4,6-Pyridinetricarboxylic acid (9CI); 2,4,6-Pyridinetricarboxylic acid (ACD/Name 4.0)
EINECS	208-626-3

Quality Control

Our Pyridine-2,4,6-Tricarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

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)	≤ 10 ppm

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