Description

3-Iodopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile halogenated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, enabling precise molecular modifications. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes due to its modifiable carboxylic acid and iodine functional groups.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	73841-32-4
Molecular Formula	C6H4INO2
Molecular Weight	249.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-iodo-; 3-Iodopicolinic Acid; 3-Iodo-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 3-Iodopyridine-2-carboxylic acid; Picolinic acid, 3-iodo-; 3-Iodo-2-carboxypyridine; 73841-32-4; 3-Iodopyridin-2-carbonsäure (German)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.