Description

N,n-Boc, Boc-2-Amino-3-Methylpyridine is a high-purity, protected amino pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in providing a reactive amine group that is shielded by the acid-labile tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group, enabling precise, multi-step synthetic sequences. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides that require specific pyridine-based scaffolds.
• Peptide Mimetics & Conjugates: Facilitates the incorporation of pyridine motifs into peptide backbones to modulate biological activity and stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and functional polymers.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring protected heterocyclic amines.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Boc, Boc-2-Amino-3-Methylpyridine
CAS No.	1228631-58-0
Molecular Formula	C12H18N2O2
Molecular Weight	222.28 g/mol
Synonyms	tert-Butyl (3-methylpyridin-2-yl)carbamate; 2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-methylpyridine; Boc-2-Amino-3-picoline; N-Boc-2-Amino-3-methylpyridine; N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-2-amino-3-methylpyridine; 3-Methyl-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridine; 2-(Boc-amino)-3-methylpyridine; N-Boc-3-methylpyridin-2-amine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our N,n-Boc, Boc-2-Amino-3-Methylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0%
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.