Description

6-n-Propylamino-3-Pyridine Carboxylic Acid is a specialized pyridine derivative that serves as a high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional agrochemicals, where its unique substitution pattern enables precise molecular design. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce specific amine and carboxylic acid functionalities into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex chelating ligands and organocatalysts.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-n-Propylamino-3-Pyridine Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	861045-08-1
Molecular Formula	C9H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-(propylamino)-; 6-(Propylamino)nicotinic acid; 6-Propylaminonicotinic acid; 6-N-Propylaminonicotinic Acid; 6-Propylamino-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-(n-Propylamino)nicotinic acid; 6-Propylamino-pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 2-Propylamino-5-carboxypyridine
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Quality Control

Our 6-n-Propylamino-3-Pyridine Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use 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%
Assay	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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