Description

2-Hydrazino-5-Methylpyridine is a versatile pyridine-based hydrazine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, where the hydrazino group acts as a potent nucleophile and the pyridine ring provides a coordinating heterocyclic scaffold. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of complex heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a pyridine-hydrazine motif.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry Research: Fundamental building block for constructing pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridines and other fused nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Chemical Derivatization: Employed in analytical chemistry to create derivatives for detection or separation purposes.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential monomer or modifier in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydrazino-5-Methylpyridine
CAS No.	4931-01-5
Molecular Formula	C6H9N3
Molecular Weight	123.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-hydrazinylpyridine; 2-Hydrazinyl-5-methylpyridine; 5-Methylpyridin-2-ylhydrazine; 2-Hydrazino-5-picoline; 5-Methyl-2-pyridylhydrazine; (5-Methyl-2-pyridinyl)hydrazine; 2-Hydrazino-5-methylpyridine, 5-Methyl-2-hydrazinopyridine
EINECS	225-567-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydrazino-5-Methylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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