Description

1-(3-Methylpyridin-2-Yl)Ethanamine Dihydrochloride is a high-purity, specialized organic salt primarily used as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and ligands in medicinal chemistry.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Manufacturing: Incorporated into the production chain for specific, proprietary APIs.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for creating specialized ligands for catalysis or metal complexation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3-Methylpyridin-2-Yl)Ethanamine Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	2061979-75-5
Molecular Formula	C8H14N2 • 2HCl
Molecular Weight	223.13 g/mol (free base: 150.22 g/mol)
Synonyms	1-(3-Methyl-2-pyridinyl)ethanamine dihydrochloride; 1-(3-Methylpyridin-2-yl)ethan-1-amine dihydrochloride; 1-(3-Methyl-2-pyridyl)ethylamine dihydrochloride; 2-(1-Aminoethyl)-3-methylpyridine dihydrochloride; 3-Methyl-2-(1-aminoethyl)pyridine dihydrochloride; α-Methyl-3-methyl-2-pyridineethanamine dihydrochloride; (1-(3-Methylpyridin-2-yl)ethyl)amine dihydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-(3-Methylpyridin-2-Yl)Ethanamine Dihydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

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