Description

3-Aminoisonicotinic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key pharmaceutical intermediate. Its value lies in its bifunctional nature, featuring both an aromatic amine and a carboxylic acid group, enabling diverse chemical modifications for drug discovery and fine chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Serves as a building block for creating complexing agents and ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, organic semiconductors, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: The amine and carboxyl groups facilitate its use in creating peptide mimetics, fluorescent probes, and biochemical tools.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminoisonicotinic Acid
CAS No.	7579-20-6
Molecular Formula	C6H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	138.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Amino-4-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 3-Aminopyridine-4-carboxylic Acid; 4-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 3-Amino-; 3-Aminoisonicotinate; Isonicotinic Acid, 3-Amino-; 3-Amino-4-picolinic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Aminoisonicotinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.