Description

3-Methylpyrrolidine is a versatile, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its strong basicity and solubility in organic solvents make it an invaluable intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise and reliable intermediates are paramount for successful outcomes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its reactive pyrrolidine ring structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in medicinal chemistry and process development for exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce basic nitrogen functionalities into polymers for specific performance characteristics.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as a component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylpyrrolidine
CAS No.	34375-89-8
Molecular Formula	C5H11N
Molecular Weight	85.15 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methylpyrrolidine; 1-Methylpyrrolidine; N-Methyltetrahydropyrrole; Pyrrolidine, 1-methyl-; Tetrahydro-1-methylpyrrole; 1-Methyl-azacyclopentane; 1-Methylpyrrolidin; Methylpyrrolidine
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methylpyrrolidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Karl Fischer titration results, with each shipment. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing specifications for identity, assay, and impurity profiles to meet your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the compound's hygroscopic nature and to prevent volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.438 - 1.442
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.815 - 0.825

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