Description

Pyridinium Acetate is an organic salt formed from pyridine and acetic acid, widely recognized by its CAS number 5153-63-9. This versatile compound serves as a crucial reagent and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its ionic liquid properties and ability to facilitate challenging chemical transformations. It is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturing, and specialized chemical synthesis processes requiring a mild, polar, and non-nucleophilic medium.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Catalyst: Acts as an efficient catalyst or co-catalyst in various condensation, acylation, and multicomponent reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Ionic Liquid Solvent: Employed as a green, recyclable reaction medium for organic transformations due to its low volatility and high solvating power.
• Chemical Research Reagent: Serves as a key building block and reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a component in buffer systems or mobile phases for chromatographic separations.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of fine chemicals, agrochemical intermediates, and performance materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridinium Acetate
CAS No.	5153-63-9
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO2
Molecular Weight	139.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyridinium acetate; Acetic acid, pyridinium salt; Pyridine acetate; Pyridinium ethanoate; Pyridine, acetate; 1-Pyridinium acetate; Pyridin-1-ium acetate; Pyridine acetic acid salt
EINECS	225-917-9

Quality Control

Our Pyridinium Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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