Description

4-Oxo-2-(Pyridin-3-Yl)-3H-Pyrimidine-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic carboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals, where structural precision is paramount. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Material Science: Potential building block for organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and custom synthesis projects in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Oxo-2-(Pyridin-3-Yl)-3H-Pyrimidine-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	56406-46-3
Molecular Formula	C10H7N3O3
Molecular Weight	217.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Pyridinyl)-4-oxo-3H-pyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid; 5-Carboxy-2-(3-pyridyl)-4(3H)-pyrimidinone; 2-(Pyridin-3-yl)-4-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid; 3H-Pyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid, 4-oxo-2-(3-pyridinyl)-; 2-(3-Pyridyl)-4-oxo-3H-pyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Oxo-2-(Pyridin-3-Yl)-3H-Pyrimidine-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS), to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your 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). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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