Description

5-Phenylpicolinic Acid is a high-purity organic compound serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a picolinic acid and a phenyl moiety, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as those for OLEDs and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for organic synthesis in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Phenylpicolinic Acid
CAS No.	75754-04-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	199.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Phenyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-phenyl-; 5-Phenylpyridine-2-carboxylic Acid; 5-Phenylpicolinate; 5-Phenylpicolinsäure (German); Acide 5-phénylpicolinique (French)
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Quality Control

Our 5-Phenylpicolinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.