Description

4-Methyl-5-Nitro-2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile pyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, combining a carboxylic acid group and a nitro-substituted pyridine ring, enabling its use in constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries 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-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its pyridine core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for synthesizing functionalized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Reference Standard: High-purity grade used for analytical method development and quality control in regulatory testing.
• Academic & R&D: Fundamental reagent in university and corporate research laboratories for exploring new chemical reactions and pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-5-Nitro-2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	5832-43-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O4
Molecular Weight	182.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-4-methylpicolinic acid; 4-Methyl-5-nitropicolinic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-methyl-5-nitro-; 5-Nitro-4-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 4-Methyl-5-nitro-2-carboxypyridine; 5-Nitro-4-methylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Methyl-5-nitropyridine-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Methyl-5-Nitro-2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure traceability and compliance with your project requirements. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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