Description

6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-Picolinic Acid is a high-purity organic building block featuring a picolinic acid core substituted with a 4-methoxyphenyl group. This compound matters as a versatile and critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced pharmaceutical compounds and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its chelating picolinate moiety.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor for developing novel crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Material Science: Intermediate in the production of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs performing bespoke chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-Picolinic Acid
CAS No.	86696-70-0
Molecular Formula	C13H11NO3
Molecular Weight	229.23 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-; 6-(p-Methoxyphenyl)picolinic acid; 6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-carboxypyridine; 6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)picolinate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-Picolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

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	≤ 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.