Description

3-Acetoxypyridine is a versatile chemical intermediate and building block, primarily recognized for its role in pharmaceutical synthesis and advanced material science. Its value lies in its functional pyridine core modified with an acetoxy group, which facilitates further chemical transformations and derivatizations. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing pyridine or nicotinic acid derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block in organic synthesis for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial labs.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of functional polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate or intermediate in palladium-catalyzed and other cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Acetoxypyridine
CAS No.	17747-43-2
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO2
Molecular Weight	137.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyridin-3-yl acetate; 3-Pyridyl acetate; 3-Pyridinol acetate; 3-Hydroxypyridine acetate ester; 3-Acetyloxypyridine; Acetic acid 3-pyridyl ester; 3-Pyridinyl ethanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Acetoxypyridine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, supporting your regulatory and quality documentation 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 and strong bases.

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%

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