INTRODUCTION
2-Picolinic acid, an organic compound, is a derivative of pyridine with a carboxylic acid substituent at the 2-position. It is a white solid that is soluble in water.
Manufacture
2-Picolinic acid is formed from 2-methylpyridine by oxidation.
| Synonym | α-Picolinic acid 2-Carboxypyridine 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid |
| CAS no. | 98-98-6 |
| EINECS no. | 202-719-7 |
| Molecular formula | C6H5NO2 |
| Molecular weight | 123.11 |
| Structure |  |
| APPLICATIONS |
|---|
| 2-Picolinic acid is used as a chelate for alkaline earth metals. |
| Used to prepare picolinato ligated transition metal complexes. |
| In synthetic organic chemistry, used as a substrate in the Mitsunobu reaction and in the Hammick reaction. |
| Used as an intermediate in the metabolism of Tryptophan. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | White to off-white powder |
| Solubility | – | Soluble in wáter and glacial acetic acid, slightly soluble in alcohol |
| Melting Point | °C | 136 – 139 |
| Chloride | ppm | NMT 200 |
| Iron | ppm | NMT 100 |
| Moisture (by KF) | % | NMT 0.5 |
| Sulphated ash | % | NMT 0.10 |
| Heavy metal | ppm | NMT 20 |
| Loss on drying | ppm | NMT 0.5 |
| Assay on dried basis | % | NLT 99.0 |
PACKING
25 kg HDPE drum.
STORAGE
Store in a dry and well-ventilated place at ambient temperature.
REACH Status
Not registered yet.
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