Description

4-Amino-5-Cyano-6-Ethoxypicolinic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block with significant synthetic utility. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of advanced active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, enabling complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fine chemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its picolinic acid scaffold.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic libraries for high-throughput screening and lead optimization.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the development of specialty polymers, ligands for catalysis, and organic electronic materials due to its functional group diversity.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects requiring this specific molecular fragment.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-5-Cyano-6-Ethoxypicolinic Acid
CAS No.	904309-78-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9N3O3
Molecular Weight	207.19 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Ethoxy-4-amino-5-cyanopicolinic acid; 4-Amino-5-cyano-6-ethoxypyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-amino-5-cyano-6-ethoxy-; 904309-78-0; 4-Amino-5-cyano-6-ethoxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-Ethoxy-4-amino-5-cyanopyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Amino-6-ethoxy-5-cyanopicolinic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-5-Cyano-6-Ethoxypicolinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 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%
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.