Description

3-Methyl-4-Nitropyridine-n-Oxide is a versatile heterocyclic building block and a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique nitro-substituted pyridine N-oxide structure, which makes it a crucial precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system and as potential anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its nitro and N-oxide functional groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Functional Material Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and nitration/oxidation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-Nitropyridine-n-Oxide
CAS No.	1074-73-2
Molecular Formula	C6H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	154.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-nitropyridine 1-oxide; 4-Nitro-3-methylpyridine N-oxide; 3-Methyl-4-nitropyridine N-oxide; 3-Methyl-4-nitropyridine oxide; 4-Nitro-3-picoline 1-oxide; 3-Methyl-4-nitropyridine-1-oxide; Pyridine, 3-methyl-4-nitro-, 1-oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-4-Nitropyridine-n-Oxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele in research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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