Description

2-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Nicotinic Acid is a high-value, fluorinated heterocyclic building block with significant synthetic utility. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where the trifluoromethyl group imparts desirable properties like metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing trifluoromethyl group.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry research for the construction of drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting metabolic diseases and central nervous system disorders.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex chelating agents and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and material science.
• Functional Material Development: Employed in the research and production of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for academic and industrial research into new chemical entities and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Nicotinic Acid
CAS No.	910442-22-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6F3NO3
Molecular Weight	221.14 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Trifluoromethyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 4-Methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridone-3-carboxylic acid; 2-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-trifluoromethylnicotinic acid; 2-Oxo-4-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Carboxy-4-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridone
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Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Nicotinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request, providing full traceability and assurance for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its acidic nature, ensure containers are made of compatible materials and are properly sealed to maintain integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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