Description

2-Amino-4,6-Dimethylpyridine is a versatile organic compound featuring a pyridine ring substituted with amino and methyl groups, making it a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs containing complex heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its pyridine core contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing nitrogen-donor ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the creation of dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring specific amino-pyridine functionalities.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.
• Material Science: Potential use as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of advanced polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-4,6-Dimethylpyridine
CAS No.	5407-87-4
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2
Molecular Weight	122.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4,6-Dimethylpyridin-2-amine; 2-Pyridinamine, 4,6-dimethyl-; 4,6-Dimethyl-2-aminopyridine; 2-Amino-4,6-lutidine; 4,6-Dimethyl-2-pyridinamine; 2-Amino-4,6-dimethylpyrimidine (common misnomer); A-2,4,6-DMP
EINECS	226-476-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-4,6-Dimethylpyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, 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 compliance with your specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.