Description

2-Hexadecylamino-5-Nitropyridine is a specialized organic compound featuring a long-chain alkylamino group attached to a nitropyridine core. This unique molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and functional chemicals. It is primarily utilized in research and development for applications in organic electronics, liquid crystals, and as a building block for surfactants and corrosion inhibitors.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a key precursor or dopant in the development of novel n-type organic electronic materials.
• Liquid Crystal Formulations: Used as a functional additive or intermediate in the synthesis of thermotropic liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Specialty Surfactants & Amphiphiles: Acts as a hydrophobic building block for creating novel cationic or non-ionic surfactants with specific self-assembly properties.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Investigated as a potential component in formulations for protecting metal surfaces, leveraging its ability to adsorb onto interfaces.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in medicinal chemistry research for the synthesis of complex molecules with potential biological activity.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Functions as an intermediate in the production of specialized azo dyes or pigments where the nitropyridine moiety contributes to color and stability.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in chromatographic methods or spectroscopic studies.
• Material Science R&D: Explored for creating functionalized surfaces, coatings, or polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexadecylamino-5-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	124783-35-3
Molecular Formula	C21H37N3O2
Molecular Weight	363.54 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-(hexadecylamino)pyridine; 2-(Hexadecylamino)-5-nitropyridine; N-Hexadecyl-5-nitropyridin-2-amine; 5-Nitro-2-palmitaminopyridine; 2-Amino-5-nitropyridine N-hexadecyl derivative; C16-Nitroaminopyridine; Palmitamido Nitropyridine; Hexadecyl(5-nitropyrid-2-yl)amine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hexadecylamino-5-Nitropyridine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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