Description

4-Amino-6-Chloropicolinic Acid is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant commercial and research interest. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both amino and chloro substituents on the picolinic acid core, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D chemists in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries seeking to develop novel herbicides or complex bioactive molecules.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of modern, selective herbicides, particularly those targeting broadleaf weeds.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block for constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds found in various APIs and drug candidates.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and developing novel chemical entities.
• Ligand and Complexation Agent: Its structure allows it to act as a chelating ligand in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized polymers or organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-6-Chloropicolinic Acid
CAS No.	546141-56-4
Molecular Formula	C6H5ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	172.57 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-4-aminopicolinic acid; 4-Amino-6-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-amino-6-chloro-; 4-Amino-6-chloropyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 6-Chloro-4-aminopyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Amino-6-chloro-picolinic acid; ACPA (common abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-6-Chloropicolinic Acid 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 exacting standards for use in sensitive applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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