Description

4-Pyridinylmethylammonium Bromide is a high-purity organic salt compound with significant utility as a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its functional pyridinylmethylammonium group, which makes it a versatile building block for constructing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in catalysis, ligand synthesis, and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Catalyst & Ligand Precursor: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of specialized ligands and catalysts used in organic transformations and metal complexation.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and the development of new synthetic pathways.
• Material Science: Investigated for the preparation of ionic liquids and functional organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Pyridinylmethylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	496878-07-0
Molecular Formula	C6H9BrN2
Molecular Weight	189.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Aminomethyl)pyridinium Bromide; (4-Pyridylmethyl)ammonium Bromide; 4-Pyridinemethanaminium Bromide; 1-(4-Pyridinyl)methanaminium Bromide; Picolylamine Hydrobromide (4-isomer); 4-Pyridylmethylamine Hydrobromide; 4-(Aminomethyl)pyridine Hydrobromide; 4-Pyridinemethylamine HBr
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Quality Control

Our 4-Pyridinylmethylammonium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development specifications.

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 and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.