Description

2-Pyridinecarboxylicacid,4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-(9Ci) is a functionalized pyridine derivative that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique molecular structure, which combines a carboxylic acid group with a hydroxylethyl side chain on the pyridine ring, enabling its use in creating complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chelating ligands in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other advanced materials where its polar groups can modify surface properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing fluorescent tags, enzyme inhibitors, and other molecular probes for biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyridinecarboxylicacid,4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-(9Ci)
CAS No.	502509-10-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)picolinic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-; 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)picolinate; Picolinic acid, 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-; 4-(Hydroxyethyl)picolinic acid; 2-Carboxy-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Pyridinecarboxylicacid,4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-(9Ci) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical research and development processes. All materials are characterized and verified against established in-house specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.