Description

6-Amino-5-Nitropyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional heterocyclic building block of significant commercial and research interest. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists for constructing novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, leveraging its nitro and amino functional groups for structural diversification.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for creating azo dyes and other complex colorants due to its aromatic nitroamine structure.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Utilized as a scaffold or linker in the design of molecular probes, enzyme inhibitors, and bioconjugation reagents.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Amino-5-Nitropyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	84487-06-9
Molecular Formula	C6H5N3O4
Molecular Weight	183.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-6-aminopicolinic Acid; 2-Carboxy-6-amino-5-nitropyridine; 6-Amino-5-nitropyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 5-Nitro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-amino-; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-amino-5-nitro-; ANPCA
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Quality Control

Our 6-Amino-5-Nitropyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications and relevant industry standards.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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