Description

3-Butylpyridine is a versatile alkylpyridine derivative serving as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, offering a unique combination of a basic nitrogen center and a lipophilic butyl chain. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and chemical research industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a lipophilic pyridine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where it can modify the biological activity and physical properties of the final product.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing nitrogen-containing ligands used in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Ionic Liquid Components: A potential starting material for the creation of pyridinium-based ionic liquids, which have applications as solvents and electrolytes.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Employed in the development of specialty chemicals designed to protect metals in industrial processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Butylpyridine
CAS No.	539-32-2
Molecular Formula	C9H13N
Molecular Weight	135.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-n-Butylpyridine; γ-Butylpyridine; m-Butylpyridine; Pyridine, 3-butyl-; 3-BP; Butylpyridine; 539-32-2; NSC 406914
EINECS	208-714-8

Quality Control

Our 3-Butylpyridine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by IR spectroscopy and purity determination by GC or HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, water content, and impurity profile to guarantee reliable performance and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability, though short-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.485 - 1.495
Density (20°C)	0.910 - 0.930 g/mL

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