Description

Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional nature, providing both a coordinating pyridine nitrogen and a reactive carboxylic acid group for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing metal-chelating motifs or specific heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the pyridine moiety often contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Acts as a bidentate ligand in coordination chemistry for creating transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling, hydrogenation, and oxidation reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard reagent and building block in medicinal chemistry and material science R&D for novel compound libraries.
• Coordination Polymer & MOF Construction: Serves as an organic linker in the design of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers for gas storage, separation, or catalysis.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into specialty formulations where its structure aids in metal surface passivation, particularly in challenging industrial environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	800401-71-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5NO2
Molecular Weight	123.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Picolinic Acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxypyridine; α-Picolinic Acid; Pyridine-α-carboxylic Acid; Picolinate; o-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid; Vitamin B6 Factor
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Quality Control

Our Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	136 - 140 °C
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.