6-Hydroxy-4-nitropicolinic acid CAS 1393572-16-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1393572-16-1
Molecular FormulaC6H4N2O5
Molecular Weight184.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

6-Hydroxy-4-nitropicolinic acid CAS 1393572-16-1 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 6-Hydroxy-4-nitropicolinic acid is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

6-Hydroxy-4-nitropicolinic acid (CAS 1393572-16-1), molecular formula C6H4N2O5 and molecular weight 184.11 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 6-Hydroxy-4-nitropicolinic acid (C6H4N2O5) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 184.11 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 6-Hydroxy-4-nitropicolinic acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H4N2O5
Molecular Weight184.11 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1991
Nitrogen Atoms2

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