Description

2,5-Dimethylpyridine 1-Oxide is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a crucial precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, where its oxidized pyridine structure enables unique reactivity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for N-oxide ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Research & Development: A valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and functional polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dimethylpyridine 1-Oxide
CAS No.	4986-05-4
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO
Molecular Weight	123.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Lutidine N-Oxide; 2,5-Dimethylpyridine N-Oxide; 2,5-Lutidine 1-Oxide; Pyridine, 2,5-dimethyl-, 1-oxide; Lutidine N-Oxide; 2,5-Dimethylpyridine oxide; 2,5-Dimethyl-1-oxidopyridin-1-ium
EINECS	225-647-8

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dimethylpyridine 1-Oxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

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