Description

4-Acetylpyridine is a versatile heterocyclic building block and a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its acetyl-substituted pyridine structure makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create complex molecules with specific biological or functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) drugs and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the pyridine moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a precursor for certain aroma chemicals, contributing to complex flavor profiles.
• Material Science: Utilized in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Acetylpyridine
CAS No.	1122-54-9
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO
Molecular Weight	121.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-pyridyl ketone; 1-(4-Pyridinyl)ethanone; p-Acetylpyridine; 4-Pyridyl methyl ketone; 4-Pyridinecarbonylmethane; 4-Pyridyl ketone; 4-Pyridylacetone; EINECS 214-352-5
EINECS	214-352-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Acetylpyridine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. We support customer-specific quality requirements and can provide material compliant with relevant standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.