6-Chloro-3-fluoropicolinic acid

• CAT Number: L023742
• CAS Number: 884494-76-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H3ClFNO2
• Molecular Weight: 175.54
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 6-chloro-3-fluoropyridine-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H3ClFNO2/c7-4-2-1-3(8)5(9-4)6(10)11/h1-2H,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: YGDRQLYJJGEHCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=NC(=C1F)C(=O)O)Cl

6-Chloro-3-fluoropicolinic acid（Cat No.:L023742）is a halogenated derivative of picolinic acid, distinguished by its chlorine and fluorine substituents on the pyridine ring. This compound is extensively utilized in agricultural chemistry as a precursor for synthesizing herbicides and plant growth regulators. The presence of chlorine and fluorine atoms enhances its biological activity, making it highly effective in controlling weed growth. Its ability to interfere with plant metabolic processes underscores its importance in the development of new, environmentally safer agrochemicals. 6-Chloro-3-fluoropicolinic acid plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable agricultural practices.