Description

3-tert-Butylpyridin-2(1H)-One is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a pyridinone core substituted with a tert-butyl group. This structure makes it a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tool compounds for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-tert-Butylpyridin-2(1H)-One
CAS No.	125641-60-3
Molecular Formula	C9H13NO
Molecular Weight	151.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-tert-Butyl-2(1H)-pyridinone; 3-tert-Butyl-1H-pyridin-2-one; 3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone; 3-(tert-Butyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one; 2-Hydroxy-3-tert-butylpyridine; 3-tert-Butyl-2-hydroxypyridine
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Quality Control

Our 3-tert-Butylpyridin-2(1H)-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.