Description

3-Nitro-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile nitro-substituted pyridine carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic scaffold that enables the construction of complex molecules for research and industrial applications. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical R&D chemists, agrochemical formulators, and material scientists developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and insecticides, leveraging its nitro and carboxylic acid functionalities.
• 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 organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a core structure for designing fluorescent tags and molecular probes for biochemical assays.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block supplied to CDMOs for the production of client-specific target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitro-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	59290-85-6
Molecular Formula	C6H4N2O4
Molecular Weight	168.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-nitro-; 3-Nitropicolinic Acid; 3-Nitro-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 3-Nitropyridine-2-carboxylic Acid; 3-Nitro-2-carboxypyridine; Picolinic acid, 3-nitro-; 2-Carboxy-3-nitropyridine; 3-Nitropicolinate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Nitro-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality and regulatory documentation needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening 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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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