Description

(R)-1-(2-Methoxypyridin-4-Yl)Ethanamine is a chiral amine building block of significant importance in modern pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals requiring a specific stereochemical configuration. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working in asymmetric synthesis, particularly for creating molecules with enhanced biological activity and selectivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the development of novel small-molecule drugs, especially in therapeutic areas like oncology and neurology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where stereochemistry impacts efficacy and environmental profile.
• Catalyst and Ligand Development: Serves as a precursor for creating chiral catalysts and ligands used in asymmetric hydrogenation and other enantioselective transformations.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic routes in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals beyond the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-1-(2-Methoxypyridin-4-Yl)Ethanamine
CAS No.	1213559-80-8
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-1-(2-Methoxypyridin-4-yl)ethan-1-amine; (R)-1-(2-Methoxy-4-pyridinyl)ethylamine; (R)-α-Methyl-2-methoxy-4-pyridinemethanamine; (R)-4-(1-Aminoethyl)-2-methoxypyridine; (R)-2-Methoxy-4-(1-aminoethyl)pyridine; (R)-1-(2-Methoxypyridin-4-yl)ethylamine; (R)-Enantiomer of 1-(2-Methoxypyridin-4-yl)ethanamine
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Quality Control

We maintain a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure compliance with research and development standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (HPLC/GC), chiral excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request for every batch shipped.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
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.