Description

1,4,6-Trimethylpyridine-2(1H)-One is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique pyridone structure with specific methyl substitutions makes it a critical precursor for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry and drug discovery programs exploring new chemical entities.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Can be utilized in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic dyes and functional colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4,6-Trimethylpyridine-2(1H)-One
CAS No.	15031-89-7
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO
Molecular Weight	137.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4,6-Trimethyl-2(1H)-pyridinone; 1,4,6-Trimethyl-2-pyridone; 1,4,6-Trimethyl-2-hydroxypyridine; 2-Hydroxy-1,4,6-trimethylpyridine; 1,4,6-Trimethyl-1H-pyridin-2-one; NSC 163022; 1,4,6-Trimethyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4,6-Trimethylpyridine-2(1H)-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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
Purity (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.