Description

1-Ethylpyridone is a versatile heterocyclic compound belonging to the pyridone class, serving as a crucial intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique lactam structure, which provides a reactive site for functionalization and makes it a key building block for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its modifiable heterocyclic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating complex ligands used in transition metal catalysis for fine chemical production.
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific thermal or solubility properties, or used in the synthesis of advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethylpyridone
CAS No.	13337-79-6
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO
Molecular Weight	123.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-2-pyridone; N-Ethyl-2-pyridone; 2-Pyridone, 1-ethyl-; 1-Ethyl-1H-pyridin-2-one; N-Ethyl-2-hydroxypyridine; 1-Ethylpyridin-2(1H)-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Ethylpyridone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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.