Description

2-Butylpyridine is a versatile alkylated pyridine derivative, valued for its role as a key intermediate and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure provides a balance of lipophilicity and basicity, making it a valuable building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring substituted pyridine motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the butylpyridine structure can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Acts as a nitrogen-donor ligand in coordination chemistry and transition metal catalysis for various organic transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring specific alkylpyridine frameworks.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Finds application in specialty formulations where pyridine derivatives act as effective corrosion inhibitors for industrial systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butylpyridine
CAS No.	5058-19-5
Molecular Formula	C9H13N
Molecular Weight	135.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-n-Butylpyridine; α-Butylpyridine; Butylpyridine; Pyridine, 2-butyl-; 2-BP; 2-Pyridinebutane
EINECS	225-763-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Butylpyridine is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.485 - 1.495
Density (20°C)	0.90 - 0.95 g/mL

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