Description

6-Chloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Picolinic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block characterized by its picolinic acid core substituted with chloro and trifluoromethyl groups. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where the trifluoromethyl group is prized for enhancing biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients with improved properties.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing trifluoromethyl group.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting various disease pathways.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and metal-organic complexes used in catalysis and material science.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic molecules and exploring new chemical reactions.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Acts as an intermediate for manufacturing performance chemicals, such as dyes, pigments, and advanced polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Picolinic Acid
CAS No.	855915-21-8
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClF3NO2
Molecular Weight	225.55 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-6-chloropicolinic acid; 6-Chloro-5-trifluoromethylpicolinic acid; 6-Chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 855915-21-8; CTFPA
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Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Picolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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