Description

2-Ethyl-3,5-Dimethylpyridine is a versatile alkylated pyridine derivative, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, offering a unique steric and electronic profile. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting the central nervous system or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its pyridine core contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing nitrogen-containing ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal complexation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the creation of specialty chemicals, including dyes, pigments, and corrosion inhibitors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D labs.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Acts as a building block for certain aroma chemicals, contributing to complex scent profiles.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Ethyl-3,5-Dimethylpyridine
CAS No.	1123-96-2
Molecular Formula	C9H13N
Molecular Weight	135.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dimethyl-2-ethylpyridine; 2-Ethyl-3,5-lutidine; 2-Ethyl-3,5-dimethylpyridine; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-ethylpyridine; Pyridine, 2-ethyl-3,5-dimethyl-; 2-Ethyl-3,5-dimethylpyridine (primary name)
EINECS	214-369-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-3,5-Dimethylpyridine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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