Description

Amino-Pyridin-4-Yl-Acetic Acid is a versatile pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an amino and a carboxylic acid group on the pyridine core, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and performance chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or advanced intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyridine moiety for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis, useful in asymmetric synthesis and metal complex formation.
• Material Science Research: Building block for functional polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and organic electronic materials due to its ability to coordinate with metals and modify electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and enzyme inhibition.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where the pyridine-acetic acid structure imparts specific properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Amino-Pyridin-4-Yl-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	53339-65-4
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Aminopyridine-4-acetic acid; (4-Amino-4-pyridyl)acetic acid; 2-(4-Aminopyridin-4-yl)acetic acid; 4-Amino-4-pyridineacetic acid; 4-Pyridinamine, γ-acetic acid; Amino(4-pyridyl)acetic acid; 4-Carboxymethylaminopyridine
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Quality Control

Our Amino-Pyridin-4-Yl-Acetic 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 tests for residual solvents and heavy metals to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every 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 by atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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