Description

Potassium 3,6-Dichloropyridine-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, versatile organic salt serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the production of complex molecules, particularly in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories developing novel active ingredients, crop protection agents, and fine chemicals where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing functionalized pyridine cores.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex ligands for catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Negishi couplings to create biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 3,6-Dichloropyridine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	58509-83-4
Molecular Formula	C6H2Cl2KNO2
Molecular Weight	230.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3,6-Dichloropyridine-2-carboxylic acid potassium salt; Potassium 3,6-dichloropicolinate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3,6-dichloro-, potassium salt; 3,6-Dichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid potassium salt; 3,6-Dichloropicolinic acid potassium salt; K-DCPA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium 3,6-Dichloropyridine-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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