Description

4-Iodopicolinic Acid Hydroiodide is a halogenated pyridine derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a reactive iodine handle and a coordinating carboxylic acid group, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in drug discovery programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) to form complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for the development of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodopicolinic Acid Hydroiodide
CAS No.	959771-81-4
Molecular Formula	C6H5I2NO2
Molecular Weight	392.92 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodopyridine-2-carboxylic Acid Hydroiodide; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, 4-Iodo-, Hydroiodide; Picolinic Acid, 4-Iodo-, Hydroiodide; 4-Iodo-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Hydroiodide; 4-Iodopicolinic Acid HI Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodopicolinic Acid Hydroiodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and reliability for your critical 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). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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