Description

1-(4-Methyl-3-Pyridinyl)-Ethanone is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a pyridine ring substituted with a methyl and an acetyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and manufacturing of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, including charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental building block for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Methyl-3-Pyridinyl)-Ethanone
CAS No.	51227-30-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO
Molecular Weight	135.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Acetyl-4-methylpyridine; 4-Methyl-3-acetylpyridine; 1-(4-Methylpyridin-3-yl)ethanone; 3-Acetyl-4-picoline; 4-Methyl-3-pyridinyl methyl ketone; 1-(4-Methyl-3-pyridyl)ethanone; Ethanone, 1-(4-methyl-3-pyridinyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Methyl-3-Pyridinyl)-Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and production use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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