Description

4-(n-(2-Mercaptoethyl))Aminopyridine-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid is a multifunctional organic compound featuring a pyridine dicarboxylic acid core modified with a mercaptoethylamino side chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable chelating agent and versatile synthetic intermediate for the development of specialized chemical products. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials research sectors for applications requiring precise metal coordination or custom molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring metal-chelating properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators where its chelating ability can enhance bioavailability or activity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis, metal extraction, or diagnostic imaging agents.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like adhesion, metal binding, or cross-linking capability.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a complexing agent in analytical methods for the detection and quantification of specific metal ions.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: The thiol (mercapto) group enables its use in bioconjugation techniques for labeling proteins or other biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(n-(2-Mercaptoethyl))Aminopyridine-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	88090-56-6
Molecular Formula	C10H12N2O4S
Molecular Weight	256.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 4-[(2-mercaptoethyl)amino]-; 4-[(2-Mercaptoethyl)amino]pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic Acid; 4-(2-Mercaptoethylamino)pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic Acid; 4-[(2-Sulfanylethyl)amino]pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic Acid; 88090-56-6; Chelidamic acid derivative, mercaptoethylamino-; Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, 4-[(2-mercaptoethyl)amino]-
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(n-(2-Mercaptoethyl))Aminopyridine-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We support custom synthesis and purity grade adjustments to meet specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C or as specified on the label. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept sealed and allowed to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and oxidative degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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