Description

[2,3-Bipyridine]-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized bipyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, offering both a rigid bipyridine scaffold for coordination and a carboxylic acid group for further derivatization, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, particularly for developing ligands, catalysts, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological disorders and cancers.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create sophisticated chelating ligands for catalytic systems in asymmetric synthesis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides and pesticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science: Component in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and photovoltaic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	[2,3-Bipyridine]-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	851368-00-8
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	200.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3'-Bipyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 3-(Pyridin-3-yl)picolinic acid; 3-Carboxy-2,3'-bipyridine; 3-Pyridin-3-yl-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; [2,3']Bipyridinyl-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our [2,3-Bipyridine]-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to meet the stringent requirements of research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.