Description

4-(4-Morpholinyl)-Picolinic Acid is a high-purity organic building block featuring a picolinic acid core substituted with a morpholine moiety. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific heterocyclic architectures for efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for designing novel chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of organic electronic materials or functional polymers due to its rigid, nitrogen-containing structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Morpholinyl)-Picolinic Acid
CAS No.	66933-68-4
Molecular Formula	C10H12N2O3
Molecular Weight	208.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Morpholin-4-ylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 4-(Morpholin-4-yl)picolinic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-(4-morpholinyl)-; 4-Morpholinopicolinic acid; Picolinic acid, 4-(4-morpholinyl)-; 4-(4-Morpholinyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Morpholinyl)-Picolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications. Custom purity grades and analytical packages are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is stable under these conditions but should be kept away from strong acids and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
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.