1. Product Overview & Technical Specifications

4-Hydroxypyridine-2-carboxylic Acid (CAS 10349-57-2) is a versatile heterocyclic compound with molecular formula C₆H₅NO₃ and molecular weight 155.11 g/mol.

2. Industrial & Pharmaceutical Applications

2.1 Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Used in synthesis of β-lactam antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

2.2 Agrochemical Formulations

Key component in systemic fungicides and plant growth regulators.

2.3 Metal Chelation

Effective ligand for transition metal ions in catalytic processes.

3. Operational Protocols

3.1 Synthesis Example

1. Dissolve 5g in 100ml anhydrous DMSO
2. Add 1.2 equivalents of coupling reagent
3. Stir at 25°C for 6 hours under N₂

4. Implementation Scenarios

4.1 Pharmaceutical Production

Used in cefpirome synthesis, achieving 92% yield improvement over traditional methods.

5. Verified Customer Implementations

5.1 PharmaTech Inc. (Germany)

Challenge: Needed high-purity intermediate for cephalosporin API
Solution: Customized 99.8% purity grade
Result: Reduced impurity levels by 67%

5.2 AgroGuard Solutions (USA)

Challenge: Developing temperature-stable fungicide
Solution: Optimized formulation with 4-hydroxypyridine derivative
Result: 18-month shelf life achieved

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