Description

(R)-1-(6-Chloropyridin-3-Yl)Ethanamine is a chiral amine building block of significant importance in modern organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing more complex, biologically active molecules, particularly in the development of enantiomerically pure agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries who require high-purity, stereochemically defined intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in areas requiring specific enantiomeric control.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced, enantioselective pesticides and herbicides where the (R)-enantiomer confers specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research: A valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-1-(6-Chloropyridin-3-Yl)Ethanamine
CAS No.	1213062-83-9
Molecular Formula	C7H9ClN2
Molecular Weight	156.61 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-1-(6-Chloro-3-pyridinyl)ethanamine; (R)-α-Methyl-6-chloro-3-pyridinemethanamine; (R)-1-(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)ethan-1-amine; (R)-6-Chloro-3-(1-aminoethyl)pyridine; (R)-Enantiomer of 1-(6-Chloropyridin-3-yl)ethanamine; (R)-6-Chloro-3-pyridineethanamine, α-methyl-; (R)-Aminoethyl-6-chloropyridine
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Quality Control

Our (R)-1-(6-Chloropyridin-3-Yl)Ethanamine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity determination by HPLC, identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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 (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.