Description

2-Pyridylmethyl Acetate is a versatile organic ester compound featuring a pyridine ring, a key structural motif in many bioactive molecules. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing pyridine or substituted pyridine moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands used in metal-catalyzed reactions and coordination chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and flavor/fragrance compounds.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and corporate research laboratories.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the synthesis of polymers with specific electronic or adhesive properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyridylmethyl Acetate
CAS No.	1007-49-4
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight	151.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyridin-2-ylmethyl acetate; (Pyridin-2-yl)methyl acetate; 2-(Acetoxymethyl)pyridine; 2-Pyridinemethanol acetate; Acetic acid 2-pyridylmethyl ester; 2-Pyridylcarbinol acetate; 2-Pyridinemethyl acetate; 2-Pyridylmethyl ethanoate
EINECS	213-752-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Pyridylmethyl Acetate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. We provide full traceability and support with comprehensive documentation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.