Description

3-(Methylsulfonyl) Picolinic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized picolinic acid derivative characterized by its methylsulfonyl substituent, which imparts unique chemical reactivity and physical properties. This compound serves as a versatile and critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block for the development of novel active ingredients. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for creating new molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting specific enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its bioactive scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic transformations, where the methylsulfonyl group acts as a leaving group or an electron-withdrawing moiety.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional additive for creating polymers with specific electronic or thermal properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Methylsulfonyl) Picolinic Acid
CAS No.	61830-06-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO4S
Molecular Weight	201.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Methanesulfonyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-(methylsulfonyl)-; Picolinic acid, 3-(methylsulfonyl)-; 3-Methanesulfonylpicolinic acid; 3-Methylsulfonylpicolinic acid; 3-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 3-Mesylpicolinic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(Methylsulfonyl) Picolinic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Every lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the original container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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