Description

3-Methyl-1,6-Naphthyridine is a heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the naphthyridine class, serving as a versatile and high-value building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique fused-ring structure makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a backbone for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other electronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized as a scaffold for designing molecular probes and inhibitors to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental research chemical for exploring new reactions and synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds in both academic and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-1,6-Naphthyridine
CAS No.	14757-43-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1,6-naphthyridine; 1,6-Naphthyridine, 3-methyl-; 3-Methyl[1,6]naphthyridine; 3-Methyl-1,6-diazanaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-1,6-Naphthyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.