Description

4-Isobutylpyridine Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt compound, serving as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized pyridine core with an isobutyl side chain, enabling precise molecular construction for specialized applications. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted pyridine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pyridine structure is a core component.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the development of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and electronic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Isobutylpyridine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1049728-62-2
Molecular Formula	C9H14ClN
Molecular Weight	171.67 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Methylpropyl)pyridine hydrochloride; Pyridine, 4-(2-methylpropyl)-, hydrochloride; 4-Isobutylpyridinium chloride; γ-Isobutylpyridine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 4-Isobutylpyridine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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