Description

3-Amino-6-Methylpicolinic Acid is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an amino and a carboxylic acid group on a picolinic acid core, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands in catalysis and metal complexation processes.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A potential monomer or dopant in the research and development of conductive polymers and organic semiconductors.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-6-Methylpicolinic Acid
CAS No.	53636-71-8
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-3-aminopicolinic acid; 3-Amino-6-picolinecarboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-6-methyl-3-aminopyridine; 3-Amino-6-methylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 3-Amino-6-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-Methyl-3-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 3-Amino-6-methylpicolinate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Amino-6-Methylpicolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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