Description

3-Acetyl-2-Isopropylpyridine is a high-purity, versatile pyridine derivative characterized by its acetyl and isopropyl functional groups. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a valuable building block in organic synthesis, enabling the development of novel chemical entities. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating complex molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted pyridine core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides where its structure can contribute to specific binding properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential use as a precursor for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals due to its acetylpyridine structure.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Acetyl-2-Isopropylpyridine
CAS No.	1551553-85-5
Molecular Formula	C10H13NO
Molecular Weight	163.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Isopropylpyridin-3-yl)ethanone; 2-Isopropyl-3-acetylpyridine; 3-Acetyl-2-(1-methylethyl)pyridine; Ethanone, 1-(2-(1-methylethyl)-3-pyridinyl)-; 3-Pyridineacetyl, 2-isopropyl-; 2-Isopropyl-3-pyridinyl methyl ketone
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Quality Control

Our 3-Acetyl-2-Isopropylpyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 guidelines.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.