Description

4-Chloro-2-Hydroxypyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry research.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploratory synthesis and process chemistry optimization in both academic and corporate research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2-Hydroxypyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	605661-82-3
Molecular Formula	C6H4ClNO3
Molecular Weight	173.55 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Carboxy-4-chloro-2-hydroxypyridine; 4-Chloro-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 4-Chloro-2-pyridone-3-carboxylic acid; 2-Hydroxy-4-chloronicotinic acid; 4-Chloro-2-hydroxynicotinic acid; 4-Chloro-2-oxo-1H-pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 4-Chloro-2(1H)-pyridone-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-2-Hydroxypyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.