Description

4-Nitro-2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized pyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of the nitro and carboxylic acid groups, which enable its use as a versatile precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides where the nitro and acid functionalities are leveraged for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring a nitropyridine scaffold.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Coordination Chemistry: The dicarboxylic acid structure allows it to act as a linker in constructing coordination polymers and complex molecular structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitro-2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	63897-10-9
Molecular Formula	C7H4N2O6
Molecular Weight	212.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 4-nitro-; 4-Nitro-2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid; 4-Nitropyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid; 2,6-Dicarboxy-4-nitropyridine; 4-Nitro-2,6-dicarboxypyridine; 4-Nitrolutidinic acid; 4-Nitrodipicolinic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Nitro-2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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