Description

4-Hydroxy-6-Phenylpyridine-2-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 complex molecules with targeted biological and material properties. It is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical scaffold in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for compounds targeting specific enzymatic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in chemical production.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for synthetic chemistry research in universities and contract research organizations (CROs).

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Hydroxy-6-Phenylpyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	78296-37-4
Molecular Formula	C12H9NO3
Molecular Weight	215.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Phenyl-4-hydroxypyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Hydroxy-6-phenylpicolinic acid; 2-Carboxy-4-hydroxy-6-phenylpyridine; 4-Hydroxy-6-phenyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-Phenyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 4-Hydroxy-6-phenylpyridine-2-carboxylate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-6-phenyl-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-6-Phenylpyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, related substances, and other critical parameters are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

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