Description

2-Amino-3-Ethyl-6-Methylpyridine is a versatile pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with pyridine-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its substituted pyridine core provides specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel nitrogen-containing ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: A potential building block for the synthesis of electron-transport materials and small-molecule semiconductors used in OLEDs and other devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing heterocyclic libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments due to its amino and alkyl-substituted pyridine structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-3-Ethyl-6-Methylpyridine
CAS No.	41995-31-7
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2
Molecular Weight	136.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-6-methylpyridin-2-amine; 2-Pyridinamine, 3-ethyl-6-methyl-; 3-Ethyl-2-amino-6-methylpyridine; 6-Methyl-3-ethyl-2-aminopyridine; 2-Amino-3-ethyl-6-picoline; 3-Ethyl-6-methyl-2-aminopyridine; 2-Amino-3-ethyl-6-methylpyridine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-3-Ethyl-6-Methylpyridine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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