Description

4-Benzylaminopyridine is a versatile organic compound featuring a pyridine ring substituted with a benzylamino group, making it a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, containing both a basic pyridine nitrogen and a secondary amine, is crucial for developing pharmaceuticals and functional materials. This intermediate is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: 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 and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Catalyst Ligand: Serves as a ligand or precursor for ligands in transition metal catalysis for organic transformations.
• Chemical Research: Fundamental building block in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive in the development of advanced polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzylaminopyridine
CAS No.	13556-71-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂N₂
Molecular Weight	184.24 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Benzyl-4-pyridinamine; 4-(Benzylamino)pyridine; N-(Pyridin-4-ylmethyl)aniline; 4-Pyridinamine, N-benzyl-; p-(Benzylamino)pyridine; 4-Aminopyridine, N-benzyl-; N4-Benzyl-4-aminopyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Benzylaminopyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by chromatography, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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