Description

6-Methyl-5-Phenylpyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized pyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, combining a carboxylic acid group with a substituted pyridine core, enabling its use in constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its coordinating ability.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a core structure for designing fluorescent tags and molecular probes for diagnostic applications.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for bespoke synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-Methyl-5-Phenylpyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	762187-08-6
Molecular Formula	C13H11NO2
Molecular Weight	213.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Phenyl-6-methylpicolinic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-methyl-5-phenyl-; 6-Methyl-5-phenylpicolinic acid; 5-Phenyl-6-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-Methyl-5-phenyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-6-methyl-5-phenylpyridine; 6-Methyl-5-phenylpyridine-2-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-5-Phenylpyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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