Description

2-Amino-5-Chloropyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an amino and a carboxylic acid group on a chlorinated pyridine core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of functional organic materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to synthesize molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-5-Chloropyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	58584-92-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	172.57 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-aminonicotinic Acid; 3-Carboxy-5-chloro-2-aminopyridine; 2-Amino-5-chloro-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 5-Chloro-2-aminopyridine-3-carboxylic Acid; 2-Amino-5-chloronicotinic Acid; 5-Chloro-2-amino-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-amino-5-chloro-; 58584-92-2
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Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-5-Chloropyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. We provide material with standard purity grades suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates are available upon request to ensure full traceability and compliance with your project specifications.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.