Description

3-Amino-6-Chloropyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups on a chlorinated pyridine core, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science: Employed in the production of advanced polymers, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research: A valuable building block for medicinal chemistry, combinatorial chemistry, and library synthesis in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-6-Chloropyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	866807-27-4
Molecular Formula	C6H5ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	172.57 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-3-aminopicolinic Acid; 2-Carboxy-6-chloro-3-aminopyridine; 3-Amino-6-chloropicolinic Acid; 3-Amino-6-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 6-Chloro-3-pyridinamine-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-amino-6-chloro-; 3-Amino-6-chloro-2-carboxypyridine
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Quality Control

Our 3-Amino-6-Chloropyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and stringent control of residual solvents and heavy metals. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to ensure compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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