Description

2-(Pyridin-2-Yl)Propanoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a pyridine ring linked to a propanoic acid group, serving as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key chiral intermediate and ligand precursor, enabling the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for creating active ingredients and catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Serves as a precursor for developing novel bidentate or tridentate ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including dyes, pigments, and performance additives.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in medicinal chemistry and material science research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a chelating agent for various metal ions, useful in analytical chemistry and catalyst design.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Pyridin-2-Yl)Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	90005-61-1
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight	151.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridin-2-ylpropanoic acid; α-Methylpicolinic acid; 2-(2-Pyridyl)propionic acid; 2-Pyridyl-α-propionic acid; 2-(Pyridin-2-yl)propionic acid; Picolinic acid, α-methyl-; 2-(2-Pyridinyl)propanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Pyridin-2-Yl)Propanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its acidic nature, keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee (Specific enantiomer available)
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.