Description

(α2S,α6S)-α2,α6-Dimethyl-2,6-Pyridinedimethanol CAS NO 143329-85-5 is a high-purity chiral pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its stereochemically defined structure, which is essential for imparting specific biological activity and physical properties to target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and chiral ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drug candidates.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling enantioselective synthesis crucial for producing single-isomer compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Material Science Research: Precursor for synthesizing functionalized polymers or liquid crystals where the pyridine core and chiral centers modify material properties.
• Academic & Process Chemistry: A valuable reference standard and starting material for methodological development in organic chemistry and scale-up process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	(α2S,α6S)-α2,α6-Dimethyl-2,6-Pyridinedimethanol
CAS No.	143329-85-5
Molecular Formula	C9H13NO2
Molecular Weight	167.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S,6S)-2,6-Dimethylpyridine-2,6-diyldimethanol; (S,S)-2,6-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,6-dimethylpyridine; 2,6-Pyridinedimethanol, α,α'-dimethyl-, (S,S)-; (2S,6S)-2,6-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,6-dimethylpyridine; (S,S)-2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-pyridinedimethanol; Chiral Pyridine Diol Derivative; LICHTENBERG'S DIOL (S,S)-isomer
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Quality Control

Our (α2S,α6S)-α2,α6-Dimethyl-2,6-Pyridinedimethanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting research and pharmaceutical-grade standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
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.