Description

4,6-Dibromo-5-Hydroxypicolinic Acid is a halogenated derivative of picolinic acid, serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique brominated structure makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce specific bromine and carboxylic acid functionalities into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological or anti-infective pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create complex chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing functional organic molecules used in electronic materials or polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study enzyme function or cellular processes.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs and research organizations for bespoke chemical synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dibromo-5-Hydroxypicolinic Acid
CAS No.	64354-26-3
Molecular Formula	C6H3Br2NO3
Molecular Weight	296.90 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxy-4,6-dibromopicolinic acid; 4,6-Dibromo-5-hydroxypyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4,6-dibromo-5-hydroxy-; DBHPA; 4,6-Dibromo-5-hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4,6-Dibromo-5-Hydroxypicolinic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements of your synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including results for purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is supplied 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its acidic nature, keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. The container must be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.