Description

4-Iodo-2-Methoxy-Pyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value, halogenated pyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a carboxylic acid group, makes it an indispensable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated heterocyclic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as those used in OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes due to the reactivity of the iodine atom.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects requiring specific halogenated pyridine scaffolds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-2-Methoxy-Pyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	726206-55-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6INO3
Molecular Weight	279.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Carboxy-4-iodo-2-methoxypyridine; 2-Methoxy-4-iodonicotinic acid; 4-Iodo-2-methoxynicotinic acid; 726206-55-9; 4-Iodo-2-methoxy-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Iodo-2-Methoxy-Pyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality assurance protocol is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect this light-sensitive material from degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.