Description

1-Ethyl-2-Methylpyridinium Bromide is a high-purity ionic liquid and versatile organic salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. Its unique pyridinium-based structure makes it a valuable intermediate and catalyst component for specialized organic transformations and electrochemical applications. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks for process development and innovation.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor or building block in the synthesis of more complex pharmaceutical and agrochemical actives.
• Ionic Liquid Component: Used in the formulation of task-specific ionic liquids for applications in catalysis, separation processes, and electrochemistry.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, improving yield and efficiency in organic synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in the development and scale-up of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug delivery systems.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in advanced battery systems and electrochemical devices due to its ionic nature.
• Material Science: Acts as a templating agent or modifier in the development of functional polymers and advanced materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in chromatographic methods and other analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl-2-Methylpyridinium Bromide
CAS No.	32353-50-7
Molecular Formula	C8H12BrN
Molecular Weight	202.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-ethylpyridinium Bromide; N-Ethyl-2-picolinium Bromide; 1-Ethyl-2-picolinium Bromide; 2-Picoline, 1-ethyl-, bromide; 1-Ethyl-2-methylpyridin-1-ium Bromide; N-Ethyl-2-methylpyridinium Bromide; Ethyl(2-methylpyridinium) Bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethyl-2-Methylpyridinium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.