Description

2-(6-Hydroxypyridin-2-Yl)Acetic Acid is a high-purity pyridine derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a hydroxylated pyridine ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting enzyme inhibition or metal chelation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the pyridine moiety is a common bioactive scaffold.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing sophisticated ligands used in catalysis, metal extraction, and diagnostic imaging agents.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its ability to coordinate with metals and form stable complexes.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(6-Hydroxypyridin-2-Yl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	937644-25-2
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO3
Molecular Weight	153.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(6-Hydroxy-2-pyridinyl)acetic acid; 2-(6-Hydroxypyridin-2-yl)ethanoic acid; 6-Hydroxypicolinic acid derivative; 2-Carboxymethyl-6-hydroxypyridine; (6-Hydroxy-2-pyridyl)acetic acid; 2-Pyridineacetic acid, 6-hydroxy-; 6-Hydroxy-2-pyridineacetic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-(6-Hydroxypyridin-2-Yl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent degradation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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