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CAS 6622-91-9 — 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride

4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride is an organic compound featuring a pyridine ring with an acetic acid substituent, commonly used in pharmaceutical research, agrochemical synthesis, and as a building block for ligands in coordination chemistry. It serves as a key intermediate in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and pharmaceuticals due to its reactive functional groups. This chemical is available as a white to off-white crystalline solid with a melting point of approximately 196–199°C and is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. Its molecular formula is C7H8ClNO2, with a molar mass of 173.60 g/mol. It is non-hazardous under normal handling conditions, requiring no signal word classification. Molekula supplies 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.