Description

2-Fluoro-3-Methyl-Pyridine-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value fluorinated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a fluorine substituent on the pyridine ring, makes it an essential intermediate for creating novel compounds with tailored properties. This product is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional organic materials, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for fluorescent tags and other molecular probes in diagnostic and research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-3-Methyl-Pyridine-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	885267-35-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6FNO2
Molecular Weight	155.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Carboxy-2-fluoro-3-methylpyridine; 3-Methyl-2-fluoropyridine-5-carboxylic Acid; 2-Fluoro-3-picoline-5-carboxylic Acid; 2-Fluoro-3-methyl-5-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 2-Fluoro-3-methylnicotinic Acid; 885267-35-6; FMPCA
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl-Pyridine-5-Carboxylic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as confirmed by HPLC, NMR, and other analytical techniques.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.