Description

6-(Pyridin-3-Yl)-Nicotinic Acid is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both a pyridine and a nicotinic acid moiety, makes it a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a chelating agent or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.
• Material Science: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology: Utilized in creating probes and labeled compounds for biochemical and diagnostic research.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological development and synthetic chemistry studies in academic and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(Pyridin-3-Yl)-Nicotinic Acid
CAS No.	5059-52-9
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	200.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3,6'-Dipyridinyl-5-carboxylic Acid; 5-(3-Pyridyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic Acid; 6-(3-Pyridyl)nicotinic Acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-(3-pyridinyl)-; 6-(3-Pyridyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic Acid; Nicotinic acid, 6-(3-pyridyl)-; 6-(Pyridin-3-yl)picolinic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 6-(Pyridin-3-Yl)-Nicotinic 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. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) to ensure compliance with your research and development specifications.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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