Description

2-Picoline is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound and a key methylpyridine isomer, serving as a fundamental building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality as both a solvent and a crucial intermediate for manufacturing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including vitamins (e.g., B6), anti-tuberculosis drugs, and other nitrogen-containing therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, where its pyridine ring is incorporated into bioactive molecules.
• Catalyst and Ligand Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized catalysts and ligands used in organic synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Solvent for Specialty Reactions: Employed as a polar, aprotic solvent in organic synthesis, particularly for reactions requiring a base or a coordinating medium.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new heterocyclic compounds and reaction pathways.
• Rubber Vulcanization Accelerator: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain classes of rubber vulcanization accelerators.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Picoline
CAS No.	109-06-8
Molecular Formula	C6H7N
Molecular Weight	93.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylpyridine; α-Picoline; α-Methylpyridine; 2-Pyridylmethane; o-Methylpyridine; 2-Picolin; Pyridine, 2-methyl-
EINECS	203-643-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Picoline is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.501 - 1.504
Density (20°C)	0.944 - 0.948 g/mL
Boiling Point	~ 129°C

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