Description

6-Iodo-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a halogenated pyridine derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its core value proposition lies in its ability to facilitate complex molecular construction, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise building blocks for heterocyclic chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides that require specific halogenated heterocyclic structures for enhanced activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis, enabling more efficient and selective chemical transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or conductive polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the global life sciences market.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Iodo-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	55044-68-3
Molecular Formula	C6H4INO2
Molecular Weight	249.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Carboxy-6-iodopyridine; 6-Iodopicolinic Acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-iodo-; Iodopyridinecarboxylic Acid; 6-Iodo-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; Picolinic acid, 6-iodo-; 6-Iodopyridine-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 6-Iodo-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your internal quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to protect this light-sensitive material from degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.