Description

1-(2-Methyl-4-Pyridinyl)-1,3-Butanedione is a specialized diketone derivative featuring a pyridine moiety, serving as a versatile and high-value chemical building block. Its unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic framework for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a chelating agent or precursor for creating metal-organic complexes used in catalysis and material science.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A potential building block for electron-transport materials or organic semiconductors due to its conjugated diketone system.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex molecular libraries.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional additives.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-(2-Methyl-4-Pyridinyl)-1,3-Butanedione
CAS No.	1020037-97-1
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO2
Molecular Weight	177.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Methylpyridin-4-yl)butane-1,3-dione; 2-Methyl-4-acetylacetylpyridine; 4-Acetoacetyl-2-methylpyridine; 1,3-Butanedione, 1-(2-methyl-4-pyridinyl)-; 2-Methyl-4-pyridyl 1,3-diketone; 1-(2-Methyl-4-pyridyl)-1,3-butanedione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Methyl-4-Pyridinyl)-1,3-Butanedione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and stringent control of residual solvents and impurities. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications and relevant industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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